THE man who divided opinion during the last World Cup in England, Sam Burgess, has announced his immediate retirement from the sport.
The 30-year-old Rugby League forward has been forced to call it quits due to a chronic left shoulder injury.
The South Sydney Rabbitohsstar, who previously played for Bradford Bullsand Bath, said in a statement: “This decision was one of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make in my life, however the decision was out of my hands essentially.
“I am no longer able to be myself day in, day out on the training field and consequently...