England expect Ireland to be galvanised by CJ Stander's last hurrah
Matt Proudfoot recalls seeing Stander breaking through into South African rugby.
Matt Proudfoot recalls seeing Stander breaking through into South African rugby.
Munster man Billy Holland will retire from playing professional rugby at the end of this season.
Brendan Macken has retired at the age of 29 after a career with Leinster, Wasps, and London Irish.
The 34-year-old pair have had many great days with their native province.
Having combined duties last season, the Man City legend is now focusing solely on managerial duties.
The 31-year-old Dublin man has previously made the same claim.
The 29-year-old has been struggling with a neck injury.
He was first elected to the Dáil in 1992.
The Dane will hang up her racket after next month’s Australian Open.
Edinburgh back-rower John Barclay featured at three World Cups, including the most recent tournament in Japan.
Ireland captain Rory Best believes his team can overcome this year’s Six Nations disappointment.
Sheffield United’s Oliver Norwood earned 57 international caps but wants to concentrate on his club career.
The two stalwarts played at the Kingspan Stadium for the last time as they secured a Pro14 semi-final.
The Grenoble hooker will call it a day at the end of the season.
The 36-year-old will hope to go out in style in Japan later this year.
The 31-year-old will bow out at the end of this season.
Seamus Coleman and Mick McCarthy have paid tribute to the retiring Jon Walters.
Hamilton will have served five years in the post of chief constable and almost 34 years in the police service.
Mark Lynch has retired from inter-county football.
Regarded as one of the finest officials in the English game, Bobby Madley has decided to retire.
Leinster’s captain lasted only 18 minutes but retires with the province on top of Europe.
Isa Nacewa will retire after today’s Guinness Pro14 final against the Scarlets.
The 39-year-old is taking up a new role overseeing leadership development and as a batting coach.
The Portumna man moves on to Bristol next season but leaves behind a fine legacy.
Juan Martin Hernandez is set to hang up his boots.
The 36-year-old won two World Cups with New Zealand.
The singer has said he plans to keep writing and recording.
A number of parties, including Fianna Fail, have called for people to be allowed to work beyond 65 if they so choose.
The tighthead prop will move into a new line of work after retiring this summer.
The Ireland ‘A’ international has called time on his playing career.
Elliot Pellman spent 30 years with the NFL, including time as the New York Jets’ team doctor
The 35-year-old is hanging his boots up after the tour of South Africa.
Fidelma Healy-Eames will not contest the forthcoming Seanad election.
Raul will hang up his boots at the end of next month.
The 30-year-old played 91 times for the southern province.
He scared everyone, he put the fear of God in to them, but international locks will sleep a little easier come November.
Shane Jennings has been named as captain of the Baa-Baas team to face Joe Schmidt’s Ireland.
The Leinster and Ireland centre wasn’t afraid to adapt his image from time to time…
Brian Murphy will take up his new role in September.
The 33-year-old prop has played her last game for her country, finishing on 85 caps.