Scotland
Glasgow stalwart James Eddie hangs up boots
ESPN Staff
April 26, 2016

Glasgow Warriors back-rower James Eddie has retired from rugby with immediate effect. 

Eddie is currently out with a shoulder injury and has decided to join his family-run Fish and Seafood Merchants.

He retires with 136 appearances to his name for the Warriors and also represented Scotland in Sevens at the 2014 Commonwealth Games. 

"It was a tough decision to make as rugby has been such a major part of my life, but following my recent injury I felt it was the right time to hang up the boots and move on to the next chapter," Eddie said. "Some of the memories I have out on the pitch are unbelievable.

"You almost can't compare the club now, to what it was like ten years ago. It's amazing to see how much the club has grown and how the supporters have really got behind the team."

Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend added: "James has been a great role model for what the Warriors are all about -- working hard every day to improve himself and also doing all he can to get the best out of his teammates.

"He has also been a great ambassador for the club and is rightly held in high regard from our supporters.

"James has shown resilience in the face of a number of setbacks due to injury and improved year-on-year in his time as a Warrior.

"Reaching 100 caps was a proud day for James and his family against Toulon two seasons ago. We will miss his positive influence around the group and he is someone who will be remembered fondly by everyone at the club."

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