Munster prop Oli Jager retires at 30 on medical advice

Munster and Ireland prop Oli Jager has retired from professional rugby with immediate effect on medical advice, ending a decade-long career at the age of 30. The tighthead prop, who joined Munster from the Crusaders in November 2023, made the announcement on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

In a statement, Jager said he was stepping away with a very heavy heart. "Playing professional rugby for the last 10 years has been nothing short of a privilege," he said. "I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of my journey." He missed significant portions of his final season with concussion-related issues. His last match was for Munster against Ulster at Thomond Park in April.

Jager's career was marked by a unique and successful path. Born in London, he played youth rugby in Ireland before moving to New Zealand at age 17 after missing out on a Leinster academy spot. He worked his way through the Crusaders system, making his Super Rugby debut in 2017 and becoming a cornerstone of a dominant era, winning seven consecutive Super Rugby titles. He was twice selected for the All Blacks XV and played for the Provincial Barbarians against the British and Irish Lions in 2017.