Hooper announces retirement from Australian Rugby

Hooper announces retirement from Australian Rugby

By Navitalai Naivalurua
Monday 01/07/2024
[Image: RNZ]

Legendary Wallaby and Sevens star Michael Hooper has announced his retirement from Australian Rugby.

Hooper made the announcement yesterday, calling time on his illustrious career that has spanned over a decade.

The 32-year-old had made the switch to Sevens after a decorated career with the Wallabies in a quest to make the Olympics, with Hooper confirming 'his Olympic journey had come to an end'.

Hooper said in a statement on social media that what a ride he had and his Olympic journey has come to an end, and with it, his Australian Rugby career.

He wished the Aussie Sevens team all the best in the Olympic Games in Paris.

Hooper played 125 games for the Wallabies since his debut in 2022 and was nominated for World Player of the Year in 2015 and 2021.

He became the fastest and youngest player to reach 100 Tests for his country in 2021.

He also became the youngest-ever Wallabies captain in 2014 at 23 years, breaking the record for most caps as Wallabies captain in 2023.

Hooper also inspired the NSW Waratahs to the 2014 Super Rugby title, winning one of eight Matt Burke Cups as Waratah player of the season.

The flanker played his last Test for the Wallabies in South Africa in 2023 before making the move to Sevens.

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