# Wave Goodbye

This month

March 2023

# Wave Goodbye

Connacht's Alex Wootton set to retire

The former Munster and Ireland 7s player has confirmed he will be calling it a day at the end of the season.

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Mar 6th 2023, 5:17 PM

Last month

February 2023

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Ex-Ireland and Lions prop Jack McGrath announces retirement at 33

The Dubliner has been without a club since being released by Ulster at the end of last season

27.6k

Feb 16th 2023, 11:08 AM

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Italy icon De Rossi sacked after just 4 months

The 39-year-old replaced Roberto Venturato in October but failed to move SPAL up the table.

12.9k

Feb 14th 2023, 6:41 PM

# Legend

All Blacks World Cup winner Coles set to retire

He will hang up his boots after 17 years of professional rugby for Wellington, the Hurricanes and New Zealand.

8.0k

Feb 9th 2023, 5:43 PM

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Australian rugby great Giteau retires at 40

He was a key part of the Wallabies that reached. the 2015 Rugby World Cup final.

8.9k

Feb 3rd 2023, 6:34 PM

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France and Man United star Varane announces international retirement at 29

The player is now set to miss Didier Deschamps’ side’s trip to the Aviva Stadium in March.

7.6k

Feb 2nd 2023, 12:56 PM

This year

2023

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Spain defender leaves Leeds with €18 million option to buy

Diego Llorente has signed for Jose Mourinho’s Roma on loan.

8.5k

Jan 31st 2023, 9:46 PM

Last year

2022

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One of Clare's longest-serving players set to retire from inter-county football

David Tubridy has reportedly called time on his career.

11.2k

Dec 30th 2022, 11:30 PM

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Galway All-Ireland winner Coen announces retirement

The long-serving, versatile player was part of a memorable 2017 victory over Waterford.

6.3k

Dec 20th 2022, 9:15 PM

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Massive blow for Mayo as Oisin Mullin's move to AFL is confirmed

Mullin will join Irish players Zach Tuohy and Mark O’Connor in Geelong.

21.6k

Nov 25th 2022, 7:56 AM

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Liverpool's sporting director to leave club after only a year in charge

Julian Ward assumed duties from his predecessor Michael Edwards

5.3k

Nov 24th 2022, 2:11 PM

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Ireland international Áine O'Gorman leaves Peamount

It brings to an end the Wicklow native’s fourth spell at the club.

5.9k

Nov 22nd 2022, 6:54 PM

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Rangers sack manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst

The decision comes following a disappointing run of results, leaving them nine points off leaders Celtic in the Scottish Premiership table

8.0k

Nov 21st 2022, 10:32 AM

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Veteran Irish jockey Manning retires at 55

He ended his career on a high, riding Vocal Studies to victory at Galway.

5.6k

Oct 31st 2022, 8:36 PM

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Former England rugby captain Chris Robshaw retires

The 36-year-old made his Test debut in 2009 and went on to win 66 international caps.

7.2k

Oct 21st 2022, 5:44 PM

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After over 200 appearance and two Premier League title wins, Fabian Delph retires at 32

The player also appeared in the FA Cup and League Cup finals with Villa, finishing as a runner-up on both occasions.

9.6k

Sep 28th 2022, 5:58 PM

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Christopher Jullien leaves Celtic

The 29-year-old French defender, who joined the Hoops from Toulouse in June 2019, has signed for Montpellier.

8.6k

Aug 23rd 2022, 9:19 PM

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Davy Fitzgerald confirms he is leaving Cork coaching role

The announcement comes a year after his appointment.

53.2k

Aug 8th 2022, 12:00 PM

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Alex Telles leaves Manchester United on loan

The left-back has completed a season-long loan switch to Sevilla.

9.7k

Aug 4th 2022, 4:20 PM

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Kasper Schmeichel's 11-year stint at Leicester comes to an end

The 35-year-old goalkeeper has signed for French Ligue 1 club Nice.

21.9k

Aug 3rd 2022, 6:55 PM

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Wales international Joe Rodon leaves Tottenham

The 24-year-old has joined Rennes on loan with an option to buy.

6.8k

Aug 2nd 2022, 8:14 AM

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Mattie Kenny steps down as Dublin hurling manager

It follows a disappointing campaign in which they were dumped out of the championship on scoring difference.

17.6k

Jul 6th 2022, 4:24 PM

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France international Guendouzi leaves Arsenal

The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Marseille and has now completed a permanent move.

5.5k

Jul 1st 2022, 4:11 PM

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Ex-Chelsea striker Morata among 3 players to leave Juventus

The Turin club also made official the departures of Paulo Dybala and Italy international Federico Bernadeschi.

8.3k

Jun 30th 2022, 6:28 PM

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Wayne Rooney steps down as Derby manager

The Manchester United and England great joined the Rams in January 2020 as player-coach.

12.3k

Jun 24th 2022, 6:16 PM

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After over 400 appearances, Dani Alves leaves Barcelona

The 39-year-old rejoined the Catalan side last November on a short-term deal.

6.1k

Jun 16th 2022, 1:16 PM

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PSG set for €15-20 million sacking of Mauricio Pochettino - reports

L’Equipe and Le Parisien reported that meetings had been held between lawyers for the manager and the club.

14.3k

Jun 15th 2022, 4:38 PM

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Former Man United and City striker Carlos Tevez retires

The 38-year-old also played for West Ham and Juventus.

6.0k

Jun 4th 2022, 1:42 PM

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Ukraine star Andriy Yarmolenko among 10 players released by West Ham

Full-back Ryan Fredericks will also leave when his deal runs out.

15.3k

May 27th 2022, 4:25 PM

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Andy Carroll and Irish underage international among several players released by West Brom

Zak Delaney’s time with the Baggies has come to an end.

13.9k

May 24th 2022, 1:27 PM

# End of the road

Ex-Ireland international David McGoldrick among 3 players released by Sheffield United

The 34-year-old joined the Blades in 2018 and helped them gain promotion to the Premier League.

12.9k

May 13th 2022, 10:57 PM

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Ex-world champion Amir Khan retires from boxing

The 35-year-old British fighter hangs up his gloves with a record of 34 wins from his 40 fights.

4.4k

May 13th 2022, 7:19 PM

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Final season one to ‘cherish’ after 18 years at West Ham

Mark Noble hangs up his boots at the end of the campaign.

6.7k

May 11th 2022, 11:09 AM

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Ex-Celtic star and former Ireland underage international among 13 players released by Preston

Scott Sinclair and Joe Rafferty are set to depart Deepdale along with many others.

18.0k

May 9th 2022, 1:33 PM

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Celtic legend Scott Brown announces retirement

The midfielder won 22 domestic honours with the Glasgow giants, including nine successive league titles.

5.3k

May 8th 2022, 11:21 AM

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'No regrets' as French full-back announces retirement

Maxime Medard has confirmed that he will be hanging up his boots at the end of the season.

10.0k

Apr 30th 2022, 10:55 AM

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Leinster and Ireland star Seán Cronin set to retire from rugby

The experienced forward, who turns 36 next month, has made 204 Leinster appearances in addition to winning 72 Ireland caps.

15.2k

Apr 20th 2022, 12:33 PM

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Leinster's Dan Leavy to retire from rugby with immediate effect

The 27-year-old has received medical advice to retire after suffering a significant knee injury.

55.0k

Apr 5th 2022, 10:12 AM

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Chris Cloete to depart Munster after 5 seasons

The 31-year-old South African flanker is set to join Bath Rugby ahead of the 2022/23 season.

14.7k

Mar 30th 2022, 12:53 PM

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Turkish captain bows out after penalty shocker

Burak Yilmaz has announced his retirement from international football

7.8k

Mar 25th 2022, 9:22 PM