Earlier today Ulster and Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris sadly announced his retirement from rugby due to a recurring ankle injury. He made a touching statement to the Ulster Rugby website thanking his family, his teammates and those who assisted him throughout his career. As expected, the reaction to the news on Twitter was a mixture of sadness, sympathy and good wishes for the future.
Really sorry to hear this, a fully committed player always @UlsterRugby Stephen Ferris announces his retirement http://t.co/M3msqDNt5U”
— Michael Corcoran (@MichaelC_RTE) June 3, 2014
Stephen Ferris has been forced to retire from rugby at just 28. Hugely disappointing but it seems like it was a long time coming.
— Cian Tracey (@CianTracey1) June 3, 2014
Sad to hear Ulster's Stephen Ferris has been forced to retire from rugby.
— Stephen Watson (@winkerwatson1) June 3, 2014
Really sad to hear that Stephen Ferris has been forced to retire from rugby through injury. One of my favourite players of modern times.
— Simon Thomas (@simonrug) June 3, 2014
Very sorry to hear Stephen Ferris is retiring. Injuries have plagued him the last few seasons. Great player he was for Ulster. #SUFTUM
— Ciaran O'Doherty (@Ciaran20591) June 3, 2014
Gutted not to be watching Stephen Ferris anymore! A class apart for Ulster, Ireland & Lions throughout his career! #TrainWithoutAStation
— Ian Patterson (@ianjpatterson) June 3, 2014
Sad to see that Stephen Ferris has had to retire from rugby. One of most underrated players there has ever been.
— Dan Stanley (@DanStanley25) June 3, 2014
A crying shame we'll never see Stephen Ferris play rugby again. Should be just hitting his prime
— Ronan Murphy (@Ro_Murph) June 3, 2014
For the day that's in it. My favourite Stephen Ferris moment. ||| Stephen Ferris lifts Will Genia up like a Rag Doll: http://t.co/iqxVmkaryk
— Sarah Colton Irwin (@Sarah_XV) June 3, 2014
Sad day for Irish rugby. Too short a career. Stephen Ferris: http://t.co/2n6hJMPZat via @YouTube
— Damian Baker (@damianbaker) June 3, 2014
