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My Life in Rugby – Dom Barrow: Defeat to Racing left me crying at kitchen table

Dom Barrow’s retirement at the age of 26 was a surprise to all, but the former Leicester and England U20s lock can attest to having an eventful career

Leicester Tigers lock Dom Barrow

WATCHING the Euros I couldn’t help but think back to my early days in football. I was once a team-mate of Harry Maguire’s in Barnsley’s academy, having previously been at Manchester United until a broken leg effectively ended my days there. I played in goal and Harry was in front of me. You could tell then he would go on and make it.
Around 11/12 years old, football was getting intensive; you’d travelling the length and breadth of the country but only playing one half of football. I wasn’t enjoying it anymore and wanted to leave but the club wouldn’t release me from my contract. I wasn’t a...

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