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# stepping away

Last week
28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023
# stepping away
Alun Wyn Jones confirms Ospreys exit
Former Lions captain announced retirement from international rugby last month.
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'The hunger and love is no longer the same' - Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien announces ODI retirement
The 37-year-old Dubliner is best remembered for his stunning World Cup century in the win over England in 2011.
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Jun 18th 2021, 1:08 PM
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Scotland wing Seymour calls time on international career
After making 55 appearances over a six-year period, the Glasgow Warriors player has retired from Scotland duty.
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Dec 11th 2019, 4:35 PM
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Two-time All-Ireland winning defender announces Tipperary retirement
James Barry steps away from the inter-county game aged 29.
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Oct 25th 2019, 11:42 AM
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'I think he's making a huge mistake' - Northern Ireland midfielder retires from international football at 28
Sheffield United’s Oliver Norwood earned 57 international caps but wants to concentrate on his club career.
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Aug 19th 2019, 12:49 PM
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After two Connacht titles and 178 appearances, one of Roscommon's longest-serving players retires
Defender Sean McDermott announced his decision today.
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Jan 6th 2019, 2:29 PM
# Family affair
'She had to make a conscious decision' - Fox-Cab boss Ring praises injury-plagued daughter
Former Dublin star Amy Ring had to call time on her inter-county career after sustaining tendonitis in both knees.
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Nov 15th 2018, 6:30 AM
# I'll be back
Big loss for Roscommon as key defender steps away from senior football panel
Seán Mullooly will spend 2018 completing college exams and travelling in the United States.
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Feb 18th 2018, 8:15 PM
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Four-time All-Ireland hurling final referee Brian Gavin hangs up his whistle
The Offaly man has retired from inter-county refereeing.
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Jan 10th 2018, 6:00 PM
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11-time Cork All-Ireland ladies football winner unlikely to play in 2017
Briege Corkery won’t be involved with Ephie Fitzgerald’s side this summer.
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Jun 19th 2017, 5:43 PM
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'Unexpected and difficult choice' as Irish Olympian McMahon retires from swimming at 22
McMahon represented Ireland at the 2012 London Games and won two European medals during her competitive career.
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Jun 6th 2017, 12:08 PM
# gimme five
Masterful Ronnie O'Sullivan wins 5th World Championship, not retiring... yet
Underdog Barry Hawkins mounted a comeback late in the piece but O’Sullivan held his nerve to claim victory.
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May 6th 2013, 8:33 PM