Oli Jager retires from rugby due to medical issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:56 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Oli Jager has announced his retirement from professional rugby at age 30 due to medical grounds. The Munster and Ireland prop joined Munster in 2023 after a successful stint with the Crusaders, where he won seven Super Rugby titles. Jager earned his sole Ireland cap during the 2024 Six Nations as a substitute against Wales. In his retirement announcement, he expressed gratitude for his ten years in the sport and emphasized the pride he takes in his experiences. Munster head coach Clayton McMillan praised Jager's contributions and status within the team.
- •Oli Jager retires at age 30 on medical grounds.
- •Played for Munster since 2023 after a successful career in New Zealand.
- •Earned one cap for Ireland in the 2024 Six Nations.
- •Jager expresses gratitude for his decade in rugby.
- •Munster head coach praises Jager's contributions to the team.
- 1:56 PMYahoo Sports — Munster prop Jager retires on medial ground
"Munster and Ireland prop Oli Jager has retired from rugby at the age of 30 on medical grounds.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Six Nations•Sep 19, 2026, 7:04 PM'Greater things to come' says Mitchell after England winning run ends
Six Nations•Sep 19, 2026, 8:40 AMWales deliver performance of serious promise- Six Nations•Sep 19, 2026, 7:49 AMWRU sticking to three-team plan - Reddin
Six Nations•Sep 18, 2026, 11:33 AMAdams Verling handed Ireland debut for WXV opener
Six Nations•Sep 18, 2026, 3:34 AMAnscombe happy to play Scarlets supporting role- Six Nations•Sep 17, 2026, 3:24 PMRees-Zammit to return to wing for new season
