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#Finished

# finished - All time

Leinster confirm Barry Daly's retirement from pro rugby at the age of 27

From The42

# Moving On

Leinster confirm Barry Daly's retirement from pro rugby at the age of 27

Updated Jul 7th 2020, 9:31 PM 37,182 Views 16 Comments

The prolific UCD wing will move to the US to continue his education.

Remainder of Ireland's 7s Series cancelled as World Rugby cut circuit short

From The42

# Finished

Remainder of Ireland's 7s Series cancelled as World Rugby cut circuit short

Jun 30th 2020, 9:45 AM 4,188 Views 5 Comments

Both Irish teams finished 10th, while Jordan Conroy was top try-scorer on the men’s Series.

Top 14 club sack ex-All Black Tom Taylor after unauthorised travel

From The42

# Exit

Top 14 club sack ex-All Black Tom Taylor after unauthorised travel

Jun 7th 2020, 12:39 PM 9,231 Views 4 Comments

Pau say they had no other option but to dismiss the 31-year-old Kiwi playmaker.

Munster's Tyler Bleyendaal has retired from professional rugby

From The42

# Retiring

Munster's Tyler Bleyendaal has retired from professional rugby

May 20th 2020, 3:12 PM 31,570 Views 48 Comments

The 29-year-old has been struggling with a neck injury.

RFU cancels entire English rugby season apart from the Premiership

From The42

# Finished

RFU cancels entire English rugby season apart from the Premiership

Mar 20th 2020, 10:41 AM 4,587 Views 5 Comments

The union says it remains in ‘active discussions’ with the top-tier league.

Ireland captain Rory Best to retire from rugby after the World Cup

# Final Chapter

From The42

# Final Chapter

Ireland captain Rory Best to retire from rugby after the World Cup

Apr 18th 2019, 9:50 AM 27,209 Views 64 Comments

The 36-year-old will hope to go out in style in Japan later this year.

Lions confirm Jared Payne's tour is over due to migraines

From The42

# Going Home

Lions confirm Jared Payne's tour is over due to migraines

Jul 5th 2017, 7:45 AM 28,667 Views 14 Comments

The Ireland and Ulster centre went through a frustrating tour, but Lions medics say his migraine is not concussion related.

Joey Barton says he's been forced into retirement after receiving 18-month ban for gambling

From The42

# Judgment

Joey Barton says he's been forced into retirement after receiving 18-month ban for gambling

Apr 26th 2017, 8:03 PM 31,774 Views 64 Comments

The Burnley midfielder is disappointed with the ‘harshness’ of the decision and intends to appeal.

RGIII's ego has led to one coach saying he's 'done' in the NFL

From The42

# BUST

RGIII's ego has led to one coach saying he's 'done' in the NFL

Jul 22nd 2015, 3:16 PM 8,738 Views 4 Comments

Harsh words indeed.

Last of the 2001 Lions retires as Iain Balshaw bows out

# Fat Lady Sings

From The42

# Fat Lady Sings

Last of the 2001 Lions retires as Iain Balshaw bows out

Jul 11th 2014, 7:46 PM 8,190 Views 5 Comments

The 35-year-old has endured a 16-month struggle with a knee injury.

11 Irish people who have just had ENOUGH

# Things I Hate Most

From The Daily Edge

# Things I Hate Most

11 Irish people who have just had ENOUGH

Jun 12th 2013, 10:30 PM 44,050 Views 111 Comments

They’re mad as hell and they’re not going to take it anymore.

G-Mac collapses on final day at Sawgrass

From The42

# Bad Finish

G-Mac collapses on final day at Sawgrass

May 16th 2011, 10:22 AM 748 Views 0 Comments

Choi outlasts Toms in a Players playoff on bad day at the office for Irishman Graeme McDowell.

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