# Taking A Break

Last year

2022

Liverpool midfielder puts Northern Ireland career on hold due to personal reasons

34-year-old Rachel Furness has netted 38 times in 88 appearances for her country.

5.1k

Aug 18th 2022, 3:38 PM

All time

Naomi Osaka pulls out of Berlin tournament, organisers confirm

The four-time Grand Slam winner has been in the spotlight since withdrawing from the French Open.

4.5k

Jun 7th 2021, 3:32 PM

Former Ireland captain Molloy announces 'sabbatical' from rugby

The 31-year-old tweeted that she is training for her emergency medicine qualification in Wales.

8.1k

Aug 7th 2019, 8:30 PM

Leigh Griffiths: 'I'm doing all I can to come back as soon as possible, a better and stronger person'

The Celtic striker has thanked fans for their support following his decision to take a break from football.

10.6k

Dec 13th 2018, 7:05 PM

Relief at Rochford staying on and accepting Whatsapp invites 'you haven’t said yes to in eight or nine years'

Mayo forward Jason Doherty is enjoying the long break after a shock exit from the All-Ireland SFC.

17.9k

Aug 15th 2018, 7:45 AM

Ben Smith to take sabbatical from All Blacks for rest of the year

A clause in his contract allows the fullback to step away from the international team like Richie McCaw and Dan Carter have done previously.

13.6k

Jul 16th 2017, 11:39 AM

Blow for Donegal as All-Ireland winner walks away from inter-county football

Leo McLoone won’t be part of the Donegal panel for 2017.

9.8k

Dec 29th 2016, 6:11 PM

Jamie Clarke is off on his travels...but he'll be back soon

Plus some of the teamsheets are in for this weekend’s Allianz Football League games.

2.5k

Mar 8th 2013, 11:06 AM

Cooper supported in decision to sit out Kerry's league campaign

The Dr Crokes star is targeting a championship return as he seeks to recharge the batteries following club disappointment.

1.7k

Mar 6th 2013, 7:15 AM