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RugbyU: Wales stalwart Stephen Jones to retire

Stephen Jones, Wales's most-capped player, is to retire at the end of the British season, it was announced Thursday. The 35-year-old fly-half will join the coaching staff of current club Wasps when the English Premiership side complete their campaign. Jones's 104 Wales caps are a national record and only stand-off predecessor Neil Jenkins has scored more than his 917 points for the national side. In addition to representing Wales, Jones also made six Test appearances for the British and Irish Lions, touring New Zealand in 2005 and South Africa four years later.

Rugby-Former Wales flyhalf Jones to retire

LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Former Wales flyhalf Stephen Jones will retire at the end of the season and join the coaching staff at English Premiership club Wasps. The 35-year-old, who played a record 104 times for his country, joined Wasps last year and has played a major role in reviving the team's fortunes.
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