Ulster hooker John Andrew says the retirement of prop Marty Moore on medical advice "will leave a big hole" in the Irish province's squad.

Marty Moore has been celebrated as “a cornerstone of the team” by Ulster following confirmation of the 33-year-old’s retirement from professional rugby “on medical advice to prioritise his mental wellbeing".

Ulster star Marty Moore has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 33. The tighthead prop announced he had called time on his career on medical advice to prioritise his mental wellbeing. Moore spent six years with Ulster, but has now taken the decision to step back from rugby under the full support of his club.

Moore made his Ireland debut against Scotland in the 2014 winning Six Nations campaign while the following year, 2015, saw him play a vital role as Ireland repeated the Six Nations winning feat.

Ulster tighthead prop Marty Moore has confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby at the age of 33. The 10-time capped former Leinster player has does so “on medical advice to prioritise his mental wellbeing” according to a statement issued by Ulster.

Ulster and former Ireland prop Marty Moore retires from professional rugby on medical advice "to prioritise his mental well being".

Ulster tighthead prop Marty Moore has confirmed that he will retire from professional rugby on medical advice to prioritise his mental wellbeing.

MARTY MOORE is retiring from rugby, Ulster have confirmed. The 33-year-old has decided to step back from the sport to focus on his well-being. It ends a six-year stint at Ulster for the tighthead prop.