#Stalwart
# stalwart - Wednesday 19 June, 2019
Baines signs Everton extension to keep him at Goodison for 13th season
The former England left-back is staying with the Toffees after penning a new one-year deal.
# stalwart - Wednesday 12 June, 2019
'A proper legend' - 39-year-old Northern Ireland defender retires from football after Euro 2020 qualifier
Aaron Hughes, capped 112 times at international level, was in Michael O’Neill’s squad despite not having a club for the past month.
# stalwart - Tuesday 7 May, 2019
Atletico Madrid captain Godin leaving after nine years at the club
The Uruguayan defender has been linked with a move to Inter Milan.
# stalwart - Sunday 5 May, 2019
'It was a really special occasion for me to have my family there'
Rory Best played his final game for Ulster at the Kingspan Stadium yesterday.
# stalwart - Wednesday 3 April, 2019
Ulster's Cave announces retirement days after superb display against Leinster
The 31-year-old will bow out at the end of this season.
# stalwart - Tuesday 5 February, 2019
183 caps later, Ireland's Darling announces retirement from international hockey
The Three Rock Rovers forward made his debut for the Green Machine in 2006 and went on to play at the Olympic Games and the World Cup.
# stalwart - Thursday 20 September, 2018
Elder lemon O'Halloran excited and primed for voyage under fifth Connacht coach
The fullback is now the most-capped player on the books of the western province.
# stalwart - Saturday 18 August, 2018
Testimonial man Henry promises high energy and a few surprises from Ulster this season
The Six Nations-winning back row will be honoured during Ulster’s pre-season clash with Gloucester today.
# stalwart - Monday 7 May, 2018
23 years with Wexford, between the posts for that Steph Roche goal and chasing national glory
Mary Rose Kelly captains Wexford as they face Meath in the Division 3 league final today.
# stalwart - Friday 4 May, 2018
Yaya Toure to leave Man City this summer after eight years at the club
The Ivorian’s decorated spell will come to an end when his contract expires at the end of this season.
# stalwart - Sunday 11 February, 2018
'To be honest, I never thought my career would go the way it has gone'
Midfielder Chris Shields has become a Dundalk stalwart during one of the most successful periods in the club’s history.
# stalwart - Tuesday 23 January, 2018
# stalwart - Saturday 28 May, 2016
Connacht legend Muldoon finally gets reward for his incredible efforts
The 33-year-old Connacht captain lifted a trophy for the first time in his professional career.
# stalwart - Sunday 17 January, 2016
Limerick's 2013 Munster title-winning captain retires from inter-county hurling
Limerick boss TJ Ryan confirmed the news after today’s win over Cork.
# stalwart - Wednesday 2 September, 2015
'A very good friend, a very good team-mate and an excellent player': Foley on Donncha O'Callaghan
It looks like the Munster appearance record will be capped at 263.
# stalwart - Wednesday 15 April, 2015
Tributes pour in after Dublin, St Vincent's and UCD GAA stalwart Dave Billings passes away
Billings was also a former Dublin U21 manager.
# stalwart - Thursday 15 January, 2015
After 14 years and 49 SFC appearances, Donegal's Rory Kavanagh has decided to retire
The 32-year-old felt he couldn’t give the required commitment to the inter-county scene this year.
# stalwart - Friday 2 January, 2015
'The toughest decision of my life': Gerrard confirms Liverpool departure
The midfielder says he’s taking up a new challenge to ensure he doesn’t end his career with regrets.
# stalwart - Monday 21 July, 2014
After 14 years and 114 caps, Steven Gerrard retires from England duty
The Liverpool captain says he made the decision as he wants to concentrate on club football.
# stalwart - Friday 30 May, 2014
Lack of international caps Coughlan's driving force for France switch
Former Munster teammate David Wallace has paid tribute to the Pau-bound forward.
# stalwart - Tuesday 27 May, 2014
James Coughlan secures early release from Munster contract
The 33-year-old No. 8 will leave the province this summer, with Pau in France his presumed destination.
# stalwart - Saturday 19 January, 2013
Clarke: Reid played against Arsenal with a broken leg
The West Brom manager praised the attitude of the former Republic of Ireland midfielder.
# stalwart - Saturday 8 September, 2012
Pro12: Leinster leaders out to set the record straight
After a 45-20 humbling in week one, Leinster are back on home soil and their elder statesmen are eager to atone.
# stalwart - Thursday 23 August, 2012
Ageless: 'Bionic' Zanetti set for 800th Inter appearance
The 39-year-old Argentine reaches a milestone in the Europa League tonight.