retirement

Idris announces surprise retirement

Idris took a break from the sport in 2016 but returned with Wests Tigers this year, though an anterior cruciate ligament injury ended his season in May.

He featured for New South Wales in the opening game of the 2010 State of Origin series and his sole appearance for the Kangaroos came in the 2011 Anzac Test against New Zealand.

In a statement on his Instagram page, Idris wrote: "Thank you all for sharing this game and journey with me unfortunately due to injury it's ended my time at 27 in this great game.

Nick Evans to retire from rugby

Evans, who began his career at Otago as a full-back, made his test debut for New Zealand against England in 2004 and won a total of 16 caps, scoring 103 points. He last played for the All Blacks at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

The 36-year-old joined English Premiership side Harlequins in 2008 and went on to make 206 appearances for the club, scoring a club record 2,217 points with 30 tries, 309 conversions, 476 penalties and seven drop goals.

Naval Captain Satisi Vunipola retires

The retirement ceremony was held at Masefield Naval Base, Touliki yesterday. The Minister of Defence Lord Ma’afu was the guest of honour including the relatives and close friends of Captain Vunipola.

Captain (Navy) Vunipola enlisted in His Majesty’s Armed Forces (HMAF) on the 4 September 1977. He has been holding the appointment of Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff Support Command since 2013.