Dragons and Wales prop Leon Brown has announced his immediate retirement because of a neck injury.
Brown, 28, played 24 internationals for Wales after making his debut in 2017 with his final Test appearance coming in the Six Nations home defeat against Scotland in February 2024.
The tight-head prop has suffered from neck issues in recent years and only managed three appearances in the 2024-25 season with his last game coming against Benetton in the United Rugby Championship in October 2024.
"All good things must come to an end and as I look back on my career, although shorter than I'd hoped, I do so with many fond memories and no regrets," said Brown.
"I've always believed everything happens for a reason and sometimes things aren't meant to be.
"Even though the rest of my body feels ready to continue to play, my neck clearly has other ideas.
"After three surgeries in the last three seasons, it's time for me to listen to it and call it a day."
