World Cup winner Ben Kay retires to focus on media career

World Cup winner Ben Kay retires to focus on media career
World Cup winner Ben Kay retires to focus on media career
 
 

Wednesday, 09, Jun 2010 11:15

By Richard James.

Former England second row Ben Kay has confirmed he is to retire from rugby to pursue a media career.

The 34-year-old, who was part of the 2003 World Cup-winning side, announced his plans to leave his club Leicester last month and has now announced his decision to join ESPN as a match commentator.

Speaking to the Guardian, Kay said: "I had one or two other options but really I was only keeping things open while ESPN confirmed this deal."

Kay, who won 62 caps with England, said he made the decision to retire after Leicester decided not to renew his contract.

"These days it's a business and making the right decision at the right time is why Leicester have been so successful at it," he declared.

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