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Rupert Shipperley announces retirement from international hockey

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:02 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Rupert Shipperley announces retirement from international hockey
Summary

Rupert Shipperley, the captain of Wales and Great Britain hockey, is retiring from international competition. The 33-year-old from Cwmbran has had a career spanning over a decade, earning more than 150 caps across both teams. He represented Wales from 2014 and played in the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Shipperley highlighted the special moments in his career and expressed pride in captaining both teams. His contributions are acknowledged by Hockey Wales CEO Paul Whapham and Great Britain Hockey men's head coach Zak Jones, who praised his leadership and impact on the sport.

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  • •Shipperley retires at age 33 after a decade-long international career
  • •He captained Wales for six years and played over 150 matches
  • •He participated in two Olympic Games: Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024
  • •His leadership and contributions were praised by Hockey Wales and Great Britain Hockey
  • •Shipperley will be getting married this summer
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  • 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Wales and GB's Shipperley ends international career
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Rupert Shipperley is retiring after a career that spanned over a decade, two Olympic Games and more than 150 caps for Wales and GB.

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