Gordon D'Arcy announced today that he is to retire from rugby after the World Cup this Autumn.

The Leinster star has played 260 times for Leinster after making his debut in 1998.

He has also played 81 times for Ireland. Despite not being involved in this years victorious Six Nations squad, D'Arcy will be hoping to be involved in this years's World Cup.

Newstalk Sport's Oisin Langan spoke to D'Arcy's former team mate and Irish international Aidan McCullen about Wexford native's career and future plans.

Oisin started by asking Aidan for his reaction to the news: