End of the road for Newby as Leicester flanker is forced to retire through injury
Leicester flanker Craig Newby has been forced to retire due to a knee injury.
The 33-year-old, who won three New Zealand caps, made 84 appearances for Leicester following his arrival at Welford Road in 2008.
Over and out: Newby has been forced to retire
'I've made some good mates in England. I love living here and that's something I want to continue to do,' Newby said.
'I would like to stay in rugby in some capacity and coaching does appeal to me.'
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