WELSH hooker Edd Shervington is to retire from rugby at the end of the season with Aviva Premiership title hopefuls Wasps – and is eyeing a career in the West End.

The 31-year-old from St Brides Wentlooge played age-grade rugby for Wales after coming through the ranks with the Ospreys and went on to play for Worcester then Wasps.

Shervington will now turn his attention to helping his family's successful egg business in Gwent but the keen singer is also hoping to tread the boards.

He said: "I'm sure a few people will think my West End ambitions are a wind-up.

"Let's just say I'm not always seen as the most serious bloke in the game, but I would genuinely love to try something different and to follow another of my passions, just like rugby has been for the past 12 years.

"The family farming business is going really well back home and I feel the time is right to hang up the boots and to try a new challenge."

Wasps' Director of Rugby Dai Young said: "I'd like to wish Edd and his family the best of luck for their next steps.

"Edd has been a great addition to the squad, not only for his strength at the set piece but also for his off-field presence.

"His sense of humour is sometimes an acquired taste, but he has created a lot of laughs among the squad throughout his time here and we wish him the very best for the future."