
Wales and Scarlets lock Ball retires aged 34
Wales and Scarlets lock Jake Ball announces he has played his final professional rugby game as he will retire at the end of the season.
FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026, 00:39

Wales and Scarlets lock Jake Ball announces he has played his final professional rugby game as he will retire at the end of the season.

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