Cole planning move into coaching after retirement Former England defender Ashley Cole is planning a move into coaching after calling time on his illustrious playing career. Soccer • 18 Aug 19
Jones to retire from football in fury at racism verdict Sophie Jones has said she plans to retire from football and hotly disputes her innocence after being given a five-game ban for racially abusing an … Soccer • 21 Mar 19
11-time All-Ireland winner Stack retires from Cork 11-time All-Ireland winner Bríd Stack has announced her inter-county retirement following a stellar career with Cork. GAA • 13 Jan 19
Italy World Cup winner Toni announces retirement Former Italy striker Luca Toni has announced his retirement after suffering relegation from Serie A with Hellas Verona. Soccer • 04 May 16
Paul O'Connell: Five standout moments A look back at five of the finest moments in the colourful career of Paul O'Connell. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 13 Oct 15
Pennetta says US Open win makes retirement perfect US Open champion Flavia Pennetta believes lifting a first grand slam title next to her childhood friend was the perfect way to end her career. Tennis • 13 Sep 15
Scotland's Jim Hamilton quits international game Scotland lock Jim Hamilton has announced he is quitting Test rugby - 24 hours after missing out on the Dark Blues' World Cup squad. Rugby World Cup 2019 • 02 Sep 15
Richie McCaw admits retirement scares him New Zealand captain Richie McCaw has never wavered in putting his body on the line in international rugby for the past 14 years but even … Rugby World Cup 2019 • 19 Aug 15
Sequence's career ended by tendon injury Breeders' Cup Turf winner Main Sequence has been retired after sustaining a tendon injury. Racing • 14 Jul 15
Ex-Ireland star Steven Reid to retire Former Ireland international and Burnley midfielder Steven Reid has announced he will retire at the end of the season. Soccer • 18 May 15
Sergio Martinez plans to retire due to knee issues Former world middleweight champion Sergio Martinez plans to retire from boxing within the next few weeks because his "knee is shattered". Boxing • 12 May 15
Euan Murray ends his international career Scotland's most-capped prop Euan Murray has announced his retirement from international rugby, Scottish Rugby has announced. Rugby • 11 May 15
Louis van Gaal to retire after Man United job ends Louis van Gaal says he will retire from football when his spell with Manchester United comes to an end. Soccer • 20 Mar 15
Rory Kavanagh ends inter-county involvement Donegal's Rory Kavanagh has announced his retirement from inter-county football. Football • 15 Jan 15
Brett Lee calls time on cricket career Australia great Brett Lee has announced his retirement and named the 2005 Ashes series as his favourite memory in a 20-year career. Cricket • 15 Jan 15
Tommy Walsh retires from Kilkenny after 13 years Kilkenny's nine-time All-Ireland winner Tommy Walsh has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling. Hurling • 20 Nov 14
Glynn calls time on inter-county football career Wicklow's Leighton Glynn has announced his retirement from inter-county football at the age of 32, after 12 years playing for the county. Football • 03 Oct 14
Gerrard hangs up his England boots England captain Steven Gerrard has announced his international retirement after making 114 appearances in a career spanning 14 years. Soccer • 21 Jul 14
O'Driscoll hints at retirement after Six Nations Ireland centre Brian O'Driscoll has given his most definitive admission yet that the forthcoming RBS 6 Nations could be his final championship. Six Nations • 01 Feb 13
David Wallace announces retirement from rugby The Munster and Ireland flanker has decided to hang up his boots after a glittering career. Rugby • 03 May 12
