Fitzgerald suffered a serious knee injury when he lined out against Leinster at the RDS Arena in January 2020. “I’m devastated and heartbroken to be finishing my career at the end of the season,” said the fans’ favourite. “I’ve been lucky to have the amazing medical staff in Connacht looking after me, who all went above and beyond anything I ever expected. I’ve been lucky to experience this with both Munster and Connacht. I’m extremely lucky to have amazing friends and family who have supported me.

Source: Irish Independent May 18, 2021 11:01 UTC