WEXFORD’S RORY JACOB has retired from inter-county hurling after over a decade in the senior panel.
The Oulart the Ballagh clubman made substitute appearances against Westmeath and Cork in this year’s championship but has today brought the curtain down on an illustrious career.
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After making his debut in 2002, Jacob went onto win the Leinster title with Wexford two years later as he scored 0-2 in the final against Offaly.
In a statement released via the GPA on Wednesday, Jacob admitted the physical demands of inter-county hurling had become too much.
“I would like to announce my retirement from inter-county hurling. It has been a hugely difficult decision to come to but I feel now is the time to finish up,” he said.
“I have been privileged to wear the purple and gold jersey for 14 seasons at senior level, I have played alongside and against some great players and journeyed all over Ireland and beyond because of the game I love.
“This decision has not been made overnight and is not an easy one to make, but time away from home and family, the strain of training and matches on my body, the ever increasing amount of hours needed to prepare properly and the fact that my game time has decreased have all played a major role in my decision.”
“I wish the Wexford team the very best in the years to come and I look forward to becoming a supporter once again.”
Former Wexford hurling captain brings the curtain down on 14-year career
WEXFORD’S RORY JACOB has retired from inter-county hurling after over a decade in the senior panel.
The Oulart the Ballagh clubman made substitute appearances against Westmeath and Cork in this year’s championship but has today brought the curtain down on an illustrious career.
After making his debut in 2002, Jacob went onto win the Leinster title with Wexford two years later as he scored 0-2 in the final against Offaly.
In a statement released via the GPA on Wednesday, Jacob admitted the physical demands of inter-county hurling had become too much.
“I would like to announce my retirement from inter-county hurling. It has been a hugely difficult decision to come to but I feel now is the time to finish up,” he said.
“I have been privileged to wear the purple and gold jersey for 14 seasons at senior level, I have played alongside and against some great players and journeyed all over Ireland and beyond because of the game I love.
“This decision has not been made overnight and is not an easy one to make, but time away from home and family, the strain of training and matches on my body, the ever increasing amount of hours needed to prepare properly and the fact that my game time has decreased have all played a major role in my decision.”
“I wish the Wexford team the very best in the years to come and I look forward to becoming a supporter once again.”
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GAA hanging up the hurl Hurling Rory Jacob Wexford