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The Advertiser
6 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Retiring ex-Wallabies lock eager for one more hurrah
Former Wallabies lock Sam Carter has announced his retirement from professional rugby, but he wants to have one final hurrah against the British and Irish Lions later this month. Carter told his Western Force teammates of his decision to hang up the boots prior to last week's golden-point loss to the NSW Waratahs. But the 35-year-old has one more game left in him - with Carter keen to line up for the Force in the June 28 showdown with the British and Irish Lions at Optus Stadium. "I'm really keen to be involved in the Lions match later this month," Carter said in a statement. "I think the British and Irish Lions are one of the things that make rugby so special and unique. "After that, my family and I are planning to take some time off to reassess what the next chapter looks like for us." Carter called time following a brilliant playing career that saw him earn 16 caps for the Wallabies, including being part of the side's 2015 World Cup squad. The towering lock played 132 Super Rugby games after debuting for the ACT Brumbies in 2011. He played 122 times for the Brumbies (2011-2019) and added another 10 caps at the Force since joining them in 2024. During his time at the Brumbies, Carter was a club co-captain, won the side's best forward award and earned Rugby Australia's Academic Achievement Award in 2018. Carter also spent five years in Europe with Ulster (2019-2023) and Leicester Tigers (2023-2024) between his Super Rugby stints. The father of two said it was the right time to retire. "I've come to a point where I feel ready to step away from rugby after 14 years in the professional game," he said. "One of the big highlights for me was making my debut for the Wallabies in 2014, something I had dreamed of since I was a kid." Former Wallabies lock Sam Carter has announced his retirement from professional rugby, but he wants to have one final hurrah against the British and Irish Lions later this month. Carter told his Western Force teammates of his decision to hang up the boots prior to last week's golden-point loss to the NSW Waratahs. But the 35-year-old has one more game left in him - with Carter keen to line up for the Force in the June 28 showdown with the British and Irish Lions at Optus Stadium. "I'm really keen to be involved in the Lions match later this month," Carter said in a statement. "I think the British and Irish Lions are one of the things that make rugby so special and unique. "After that, my family and I are planning to take some time off to reassess what the next chapter looks like for us." Carter called time following a brilliant playing career that saw him earn 16 caps for the Wallabies, including being part of the side's 2015 World Cup squad. The towering lock played 132 Super Rugby games after debuting for the ACT Brumbies in 2011. He played 122 times for the Brumbies (2011-2019) and added another 10 caps at the Force since joining them in 2024. During his time at the Brumbies, Carter was a club co-captain, won the side's best forward award and earned Rugby Australia's Academic Achievement Award in 2018. Carter also spent five years in Europe with Ulster (2019-2023) and Leicester Tigers (2023-2024) between his Super Rugby stints. The father of two said it was the right time to retire. "I've come to a point where I feel ready to step away from rugby after 14 years in the professional game," he said. "One of the big highlights for me was making my debut for the Wallabies in 2014, something I had dreamed of since I was a kid." Former Wallabies lock Sam Carter has announced his retirement from professional rugby, but he wants to have one final hurrah against the British and Irish Lions later this month. Carter told his Western Force teammates of his decision to hang up the boots prior to last week's golden-point loss to the NSW Waratahs. But the 35-year-old has one more game left in him - with Carter keen to line up for the Force in the June 28 showdown with the British and Irish Lions at Optus Stadium. "I'm really keen to be involved in the Lions match later this month," Carter said in a statement. "I think the British and Irish Lions are one of the things that make rugby so special and unique. "After that, my family and I are planning to take some time off to reassess what the next chapter looks like for us." Carter called time following a brilliant playing career that saw him earn 16 caps for the Wallabies, including being part of the side's 2015 World Cup squad. The towering lock played 132 Super Rugby games after debuting for the ACT Brumbies in 2011. He played 122 times for the Brumbies (2011-2019) and added another 10 caps at the Force since joining them in 2024. During his time at the Brumbies, Carter was a club co-captain, won the side's best forward award and earned Rugby Australia's Academic Achievement Award in 2018. Carter also spent five years in Europe with Ulster (2019-2023) and Leicester Tigers (2023-2024) between his Super Rugby stints. The father of two said it was the right time to retire. "I've come to a point where I feel ready to step away from rugby after 14 years in the professional game," he said. "One of the big highlights for me was making my debut for the Wallabies in 2014, something I had dreamed of since I was a kid."
West Australian
8 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Retiring ex-Wallabies lock eager for one more hurrah
Former Wallabies lock Sam Carter has announced his retirement from professional rugby, but he wants to have one final hurrah against the British and Irish Lions later this month. Carter told his Western Force teammates of his decision to hang up the boots prior to last week's golden-point loss to the NSW Waratahs. But the 35-year-old has one more game left in him - with Carter keen to line up for the Force in the June 28 showdown with the British and Irish Lions at Optus Stadium. "I'm really keen to be involved in the Lions match later this month," Carter said in a statement. "I think the British and Irish Lions are one of the things that make rugby so special and unique. "After that, my family and I are planning to take some time off to reassess what the next chapter looks like for us." Carter called time following a brilliant playing career that saw him earn 16 caps for the Wallabies, including being part of the side's 2015 World Cup squad. The towering lock played 132 Super Rugby games after debuting for the ACT Brumbies in 2011. He played 122 times for the Brumbies (2011-2019) and added another 10 caps at the Force since joining them in 2024. During his time at the Brumbies, Carter was a club co-captain, won the side's best forward award and earned Rugby Australia's Academic Achievement Award in 2018. Carter also spent five years in Europe with Ulster (2019-2023) and Leicester Tigers (2023-2024) between his Super Rugby stints. The father of two said it was the right time to retire. "I've come to a point where I feel ready to step away from rugby after 14 years in the professional game," he said. "One of the big highlights for me was making my debut for the Wallabies in 2014, something I had dreamed of since I was a kid."
Perth Now
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Retiring ex-Wallabies lock eager for one more hurrah
Former Wallabies lock Sam Carter has announced his retirement from professional rugby, but he wants to have one final hurrah against the British and Irish Lions later this month. Carter told his Western Force teammates of his decision to hang up the boots prior to last week's golden-point loss to the NSW Waratahs. But the 35-year-old has one more game left in him - with Carter keen to line up for the Force in the June 28 showdown with the British and Irish Lions at Optus Stadium. "I'm really keen to be involved in the Lions match later this month," Carter said in a statement. "I think the British and Irish Lions are one of the things that make rugby so special and unique. "After that, my family and I are planning to take some time off to reassess what the next chapter looks like for us." Carter called time following a brilliant playing career that saw him earn 16 caps for the Wallabies, including being part of the side's 2015 World Cup squad. The towering lock played 132 Super Rugby games after debuting for the ACT Brumbies in 2011. He played 122 times for the Brumbies (2011-2019) and added another 10 caps at the Force since joining them in 2024. During his time at the Brumbies, Carter was a club co-captain, won the side's best forward award and earned Rugby Australia's Academic Achievement Award in 2018. Carter also spent five years in Europe with Ulster (2019-2023) and Leicester Tigers (2023-2024) between his Super Rugby stints. The father of two said it was the right time to retire. "I've come to a point where I feel ready to step away from rugby after 14 years in the professional game," he said. "One of the big highlights for me was making my debut for the Wallabies in 2014, something I had dreamed of since I was a kid."
West Australian
9 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Western Force lock and former World Cup Wallaby Sam Carter calls time on 14-year career
Western Force lock Sam Carter has called time on his decorated 14-year career, with the former Wallabies second-rower to potentially play his last professional game against the British and Irish Lions. The 35 year-old informed his Force team-mates prior to last weekend's game against the Waratahs, but will be available for selection for next month's game against the Lions at Optus Stadium. Carter appeared in 10 games across his two seasons with the Force, but played almost 190 professional matches across almost a decade at the top level of the game. It included 16 caps for the Wallabies and included a Rugby World Cup runners-up medal after representing Australia at the 2015 tournament where they made the final. Carter also played 132 Super Rugby games, 122 of them with the Brumbies from 2011-2019 before he spent five years in Europe with Ulster and Leicester Tigers. Carter, who is the father of two girls with wife Maddie, said the time felt right to walk away from the sport. 'It's been an incredible journey, full of unforgettable experiences and great memories. Now feels like the right time to move on and begin a new chapter,' he said. 'Reflecting on my career, I feel incredibly grateful to have been part of some amazing teams: the Brumbies, Ulster, Leicester and now the Force. 'It's the staff and players I've had the privilege of working with that have made this journey so special.' Carter said he was looking forward to the next phase of his life with his young family following next month's Force-Lions game. 'I want to thank the whole Force organisation for welcoming me back from overseas and giving me the opportunity to finish my rugby career back in Australia,' he said. 'I want to thank my parents for fostering my love of rugby from an early age. Most of all, I would like to thank my wife Maddie, who has supported me every step of the way since the very beginning. 'I'm really keen to be involved in the Lions match later this month. The British and Irish Lions are one of the things that make rugby so special and unique. 'After that, my family and I are planning to take some time off to reassess what the next chapter looks like for us.' Force head coach Simon Cron was full of praise for Carter and his impact at the club over the past year. 'He's been an amazing addition to the team and the club. His leadership, maturity, rugby brains and knowledge have contributed a lot to the organisation. 'He's been a pleasure to coach and a real legend of a man.'
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
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