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Ten people who were stuck inside a lift in a South Extension club were on Sunday rescued by Delhi Fire Service personnel, said an official.

The Delhi Fire Service got a call at around 5:42 am on Sunday about the incident at Code Club near the South Extension Metro Station, said a DFS official.

After receiving the call, the Delhi Fire Service personnel reached the spot and rescued them safely.

On Sunday, around 2:00 am, a group of pubgoers were trapped inside an elevator for 10 hours after the lift malfunctioned and stopped working.

As the situation got intense, the rescue workers took the decision to break the lift's window and then further pulled the people to safety.

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The people trapped inside included five women, and five men, who were on their way to the parking lot after the party at the club ended.

They were all taken to a nearby hospital for treatment after being rescued. As per India Today reports, the people, especially the women were distressed and in a state of shock but did not suffer any major wounds.

"A fire call was received from South ex about 10 people stuck in lift, coming from club. Code Club, Khanna Jewellers, south extension metro station, new Delhi. Team returned from rescue call and reports that 10 persons rescued safely from a lift by DFS," Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Services, said in a tweet.

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According to the reports, the inquiry showed that the club had permission to open till late at night. The people who were stuck in the elevator tried to open the lift using a key at first but were unsuccessful.

Though the incident did not cause any injuries or physical harm to the victims but it left them traumatised.

Some people expressed disappointment at the slow response time of the authorities. &nbsp;

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Ten people who were stuck inside a lift in a South Extension club were on Sunday rescued by Delhi Fire Service personnel, said an official. The Delhi Fire Service got a call at around 5:42 am on Sunday about the incident at Code Club near the South Extension Metro Station, said a DFS official.

Ten people who were stuck inside a lift in a South Extension club were on Sunday rescued by Delhi Fire Service personnel, said an official. The Delhi Fire Service got a call at around 5:42 am on Sunday about the incident at Code Club near the South Extension Metro Station, said a DFS official. After receiving the call, the Delhi Fire Service personnel reached the spot and rescued them safely. On Sunday, around 2:00 am, a group of pubgoers were trapped inside an elevator for 10 hours after the lift malfunctioned and stopped working. As the situation got intense, the rescue workers took the decision to break the lift's window and then further pulled the people to safety. Also read: Delhi floods: Water level of Yamuna recedes to 207.38 metres, more rain predicted The people trapped inside included five women, and five men, who were on their way to the parking lot after the party at the club ended. They were all taken to a nearby hospital for treatment after being rescued. As per India Today reports, the people, especially the women were distressed and in a state of shock but did not suffer any major wounds. "A fire call was received from South ex about 10 people stuck in lift, coming from club. Code Club, Khanna Jewellers, south extension metro station, new Delhi. Team returned from rescue call and reports that 10 persons rescued safely from a lift by DFS," Atul Garg, Director, Delhi Fire Services, said in a tweet. A fire call was received from South ex about 10 people stuck in lift, coming from club. Time 0542/43hrs. Code Club, Khanna Jewellers, south extension metro station, new Delhi. Team returned from rescue call and reports that 10 persons rescued safely from a lift by DFS. pic.twitter.com/mH4ico9JN4 — Atul Garg (@AtulGargDFS) July 16, 2023 × According to the reports, the inquiry showed that the club had permission to open till late at night. The people who were stuck in the elevator tried to open the lift using a key at first but were unsuccessful. Though the incident did not cause any injuries or physical harm to the victims but it left them traumatised. Some people expressed disappointment at the slow response time of the authorities. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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At least 21 young people have died in a township pub in South Africa but the cause of their death remains a mystery. Mortuary vehicles have collected corpses from the club.

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Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick hit back at Louis van Gaal for his comments that United are a "commercial club", saying that the Netherlands head coach had signed a contract to be their manager despite holding that opinion.

Van Gaal warned Ajax Amsterdam's Erik ten Hag against taking up the manager's role at United, urging him to choose a football club over a "commercial" one.

Ten Hag is among a handful of names linked to the top job at United, with Rangnick's tenure set to end after the current season.

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"Louis himself as an experienced coach signed a contract here some years ago and he could have known that in advance if he had that opinion," Rangnick told British media on Friday.

Van Gaal managed United between 2014 and 2016, leading them to FA Cup success in his final season before being sacked and replaced by Jose Mourinho.

"I think football worldwide and even more so in the English Premier League when any rich person or company can buy a club, as long as they pass the fit and proper person test, is a commercialised business that's for sure," Rangnick added.

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"What I can only tell you from the last four months is that this is a club with a big tradition with a close relationship with the supporters and to the whole city, region and area.

"... If the club draws the right conclusions on what's happened in the last couple of years, yes the last couple of years have not been as good as expected, but if they draw the right conclusions I still see a very bright future for this club."

United are sixth in the Premier League on 50 points after 29 matches and they host Leicester City later on Saturday.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick hit back at Louis van Gaal for his comments that United are a "commercial club", saying that the Netherlands head coach had signed a contract to be their manager despite holding that opinion.

Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick hit back at Louis van Gaal for his comments that United are a "commercial club", saying that the Netherlands head coach had signed a contract to be their manager despite holding that opinion. Van Gaal warned Ajax Amsterdam's Erik ten Hag against taking up the manager's role at United, urging him to choose a football club over a "commercial" one. Ten Hag is among a handful of names linked to the top job at United, with Rangnick's tenure set to end after the current season. ALSO READ: U.S. to face England and Iran, Spain meet Germany in FIFA World Cup 2022 group stage "Louis himself as an experienced coach signed a contract here some years ago and he could have known that in advance if he had that opinion," Rangnick told British media on Friday. Van Gaal managed United between 2014 and 2016, leading them to FA Cup success in his final season before being sacked and replaced by Jose Mourinho. "I think football worldwide and even more so in the English Premier League when any rich person or company can buy a club, as long as they pass the fit and proper person test, is a commercialised business that's for sure," Rangnick added. ALSO READ: Thomas Tuchel 'not sure' if he should meet potential Chelsea owners "What I can only tell you from the last four months is that this is a club with a big tradition with a close relationship with the supporters and to the whole city, region and area. "... If the club draws the right conclusions on what's happened in the last couple of years, yes the last couple of years have not been as good as expected, but if they draw the right conclusions I still see a very bright future for this club." United are sixth in the Premier League on 50 points after 29 matches and they host Leicester City later on Saturday.

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick hits back at Louis van Gaal over 'commercial club' comment

Belarusian clubs and the national team will have to play all their home matches in UEFA competitions at neutral venues with no spectators allowed, European soccer's governing body announced on Thursday.

Belarus has been used as a key staging post for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, drawing widespread condemnation.

"The UEFA Executive Committee met today and decided that all Belarusian clubs and national teams competing in UEFA competitions will be required to play their home matches at neutral venues with immediate effect," a statement read.

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"Furthermore, no spectators shall attend matches in which the teams from Belarus feature as host."

UEFA said its Executive Committee would convene further extraordinary meetings, on a regular ongoing basis, to reassess the legal and factual situation as it evolves and adopt further decisions as necessary.

World governing body FIFA and UEFA have already suspended Russia's national teams and clubs from international football until further notice as a result of the invasion.

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Earlier on Thursday Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred from the Winter Paralympics in Beijing on the eve of the Games following threats of boycotts by other teams.

Belarusian clubs and the national team will have to play all their home matches in UEFA competitions at neutral venues with no spectators allowed, European soccer's governing body announced on Thursday.

Belarusian clubs and the national team will have to play all their home matches in UEFA competitions at neutral venues with no spectators allowed, European soccer's governing body announced on Thursday. Belarus has been used as a key staging post for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, drawing widespread condemnation. "The UEFA Executive Committee met today and decided that all Belarusian clubs and national teams competing in UEFA competitions will be required to play their home matches at neutral venues with immediate effect," a statement read. ALSO READ: Biennial World Cup is a 'no go' for everyone in football, says UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin "Furthermore, no spectators shall attend matches in which the teams from Belarus feature as host." UEFA said its Executive Committee would convene further extraordinary meetings, on a regular ongoing basis, to reassess the legal and factual situation as it evolves and adopt further decisions as necessary. World governing body FIFA and UEFA have already suspended Russia's national teams and clubs from international football until further notice as a result of the invasion. ALSO READ: Premier League: Captains to wear special armbands in Ukrainian colours to show support Earlier on Thursday Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred from the Winter Paralympics in Beijing on the eve of the Games following threats of boycotts by other teams.

Belarus clubs and national team banned from playing at home in UEFA competitions amid Ukraine crisis

The club world cup final in Abu Dhabi turned ugly back home in Brazil. One person was shot dead, and at least 15 others were injured in street violence after the Brazilian side Palmeira lost to premier league title contenders Chelsea.

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London clubbers on Monday flocked to one of the first rule-free live music events since the pandemic began last year, dancing through the night and rejoicing in human interaction as England lifted most COVID-19 restrictions at midnight. 
 
Britain, which has one of the world's highest death tolls from COVID-19, is facing a new wave of cases, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson is lifting most restrictions in England in what some have dubbed "Freedom Day". 
 
Epidemiologists are generally skeptical that lifting restrictions is the right thing to do, but many young British people have had enough of more than 1 1/2 years of lockdowns, say they and crave a party. 
 
"I have not been allowed to dance for like what seems like forever," said Georgia Pike, 31, at the Oval Space in Hackney, east London. "I want to dance, I want to hear live music, I want the vibe of being at a gig, of being around other people." 
 
Beside the zest for fun, though, there was also clear concern about a wave of new cases - more than 50,000 per day across the United Kingdom. 
 
"I am so excited - but its mixed with the sense of impending doom," said Gary Cartmill, 26. 
 
After rushing to vaccinate its population faster than almost all other European countries, Johnson`s government is betting that England can reopen as fully vaccinated people are less likely to get seriously ill with COVID-19. 
 
Promoters of the event, Rob Broadbent and Max Wheeler-Bowden put up a video of themselves getting a COVID-19 test and urged those told to isolate to do so. 
 
They said they reduced the number of bands and the number of venues and lost money on the event because fewer people than expected attended. 
 
British society appears split on the restrictions: some want tough rules to continue as they fear the virus will keep killing people, but others have chafed at the most onerous restrictions in peacetime history. 
 
Business owners, including nightclubs, travel companies and the hospitality industry, have been desperate to reopen the economy while many students, young people and parents have quietly disregarded many of the most onerous rules. 
 
Artists say the lockdown has been tough. 
 
James Cox, the 32-year-old lead singer of Crows, a post-punk band playing at The Oval Space, said the last time he had performed live was on Halloween 2020.

London clubbers on Monday flocked to one of the first rule-free live music events since the pandemic began last year, dancing through the night and rejoicing in human interaction as England lifted most COVID-19 restrictions at midnight.

London clubbers on Monday flocked to one of the first rule-free live music events since the pandemic began last year, dancing through the night and rejoicing in human interaction as England lifted most COVID-19 restrictions at midnight. Britain, which has one of the world's highest death tolls from COVID-19, is facing a new wave of cases, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson is lifting most restrictions in England in what some have dubbed "Freedom Day". Epidemiologists are generally skeptical that lifting restrictions is the right thing to do, but many young British people have had enough of more than 1 1/2 years of lockdowns, say they and crave a party. "I have not been allowed to dance for like what seems like forever," said Georgia Pike, 31, at the Oval Space in Hackney, east London. "I want to dance, I want to hear live music, I want the vibe of being at a gig, of being around other people." Beside the zest for fun, though, there was also clear concern about a wave of new cases - more than 50,000 per day across the United Kingdom. "I am so excited - but its mixed with the sense of impending doom," said Gary Cartmill, 26. After rushing to vaccinate its population faster than almost all other European countries, Johnson`s government is betting that England can reopen as fully vaccinated people are less likely to get seriously ill with COVID-19. Promoters of the event, Rob Broadbent and Max Wheeler-Bowden put up a video of themselves getting a COVID-19 test and urged those told to isolate to do so. They said they reduced the number of bands and the number of venues and lost money on the event because fewer people than expected attended. British society appears split on the restrictions: some want tough rules to continue as they fear the virus will keep killing people, but others have chafed at the most onerous restrictions in peacetime history. Business owners, including nightclubs, travel companies and the hospitality industry, have been desperate to reopen the economy while many students, young people and parents have quietly disregarded many of the most onerous rules. Artists say the lockdown has been tough. James Cox, the 32-year-old lead singer of Crows, a post-punk band playing at The Oval Space, said the last time he had performed live was on Halloween 2020.

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A UAE-based club has become the first Arab club to sign an Israeli footballer, Diaa Sabia. This signing comes two weeks of UAE-Israel's peace treaty.

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Sabia is an attacking midfielder with China's Guangzhou R&amp;F, signed a two-year contract with Dubai's Al-Nasr, the club said in a statement Sunday. The deal for the Israeli cost more than 2.5 million euros ($2.9 million).

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"Al-Nasr has completed the procedures with Diaa Saba ... in a contract that extends for two seasons after he successfully passed medical examinations this morning," it said in a statement.

Al-Nasr took to Twitter to share the footage of the footballer wearing the number 9 jersey, dribbling and shooting in the emirate's Al-Maktoum Stadium.&nbsp;

The club is known for its links to the Israeli far-right, and it has never fielded an Arab player. It has been fined several times for its fans' racist chants such as "death to Arabs".

Sabia is of Palestinian origin. He was born in northern Israel and rose through the ranks of a youth club before moving to Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2012.

He played for several Israeli clubs until signing in 2014 with Maccabi Netanya, where he stayed for four years.&nbsp;

Sabia has scored 50 goals in 111 games in various competitions, including 24 in the 2018 season, and has 10 caps in the Israeli national team.

He was sold to Guangzhou R&amp;F for more than four million euros.

(Inputs from AFP)

A UAE-based club has become the first Arab club to sign an Israeli footballer, Diaa Sabia. This signing comes two weeks of UAE-Israel's peace treaty. Also read: East Bengal enter Indian Super League Sabia is an attacking midfielder with China's Guangzhou R&F, signed a two-year contract with Dubai's Al-Nasr, the club said in a statement Sunday.

A UAE-based club has become the first Arab club to sign an Israeli footballer, Diaa Sabia. This signing comes two weeks of UAE-Israel's peace treaty. Also read: East Bengal enter Indian Super League Sabia is an attacking midfielder with China's Guangzhou R&F, signed a two-year contract with Dubai's Al-Nasr, the club said in a statement Sunday. The deal for the Israeli cost more than 2.5 million euros ($2.9 million). Also read: Suarez can take Atletico to a different level, says Simeone "Al-Nasr has completed the procedures with Diaa Saba ... in a contract that extends for two seasons after he successfully passed medical examinations this morning," it said in a statement. Al-Nasr took to Twitter to share the footage of the footballer wearing the number 9 jersey, dribbling and shooting in the emirate's Al-Maktoum Stadium. The club is known for its links to the Israeli far-right, and it has never fielded an Arab player. It has been fined several times for its fans' racist chants such as "death to Arabs". Sabia is of Palestinian origin. He was born in northern Israel and rose through the ranks of a youth club before moving to Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2012. He played for several Israeli clubs until signing in 2014 with Maccabi Netanya, where he stayed for four years. Sabia has scored 50 goals in 111 games in various competitions, including 24 in the 2018 season, and has 10 caps in the Israeli national team. He was sold to Guangzhou R&F for more than four million euros. (Inputs from AFP)

UAE's Al Nasr becomes first Arab club to sign Israeli footballer

Barcelona president Jose Maria Bartomeu has said that Lionel Messi will stay and end his prolific career in the club. &nbsp;

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He said: "With Messi we talk, we have talked and we will talk. He is the best player in football history, he has years of football ahead and he is in top form. I have no doubt that he will continue at Barça, his future is here in football and after football."

The 33-year-old's current contract will expire by 2021. Earlier, some reports suggested that Lionel Messi was set to leave his childhood club after he called off contract renewal talks Barcelona. The Catalonia giant could bid farewell to their all-time top scorer at the end of next season if Messi does not renew his contract.

According to Cadena SER, Lionel Messi is frustrated with the team's performance and furious with the top management of the club.&nbsp;

Sports news website ESPN has said that "sources have confirmed" Messi was angry at the reports that were leaked to media saying that he was responsible for club's problems.&nbsp;

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Luis Garcia, a former Spanish footballer, while speaking to La Liga said that Argentine star will play until 2025. He said: "Why not? The way he is playing, adapting his style to the game is impressive."

"Every year he shows us something different but keeps up the same amount of goals, of assists. Even getting more every year!

"He's adapting, he doesn't spend so much time upfront because he knows it's harder, so he drops a little more. &nbsp;He shows why he's so intelligent. He adapts his game to what the team needs in every game.&nbsp;

"I could see him playing in 2025, easily!"

The Barca star has added another feather to his cap after becoming the first player in the Spanish League to score 20 assists and goals in the same season. He achieved this feat after assisting Arturo Vidal during the match against Real Valladolid.

He is the first player to score 20 assists in a season since Xavi who did it during 2008-09 season. But no player has scored 20 goals alongside in the Spanish top-flight until now.

Barcelona president Jose Maria Bartomeu has said that Lionel Messi will stay and end his prolific career in the club. Also read: Barcelona star Lionel Messi becomes first player in La Liga to score 20 assists and 20 goals He said: "With Messi we talk, we have talked and we will talk.

Barcelona president Jose Maria Bartomeu has said that Lionel Messi will stay and end his prolific career in the club. Also read: Barcelona star Lionel Messi becomes first player in La Liga to score 20 assists and 20 goals He said: "With Messi we talk, we have talked and we will talk. He is the best player in football history, he has years of football ahead and he is in top form. I have no doubt that he will continue at Barça, his future is here in football and after football." The 33-year-old's current contract will expire by 2021. Earlier, some reports suggested that Lionel Messi was set to leave his childhood club after he called off contract renewal talks Barcelona. The Catalonia giant could bid farewell to their all-time top scorer at the end of next season if Messi does not renew his contract. According to Cadena SER, Lionel Messi is frustrated with the team's performance and furious with the top management of the club. Sports news website ESPN has said that "sources have confirmed" Messi was angry at the reports that were leaked to media saying that he was responsible for club's problems. Also read: Mourinho eyes third Europa League title with Tottenham Hotspurs Luis Garcia, a former Spanish footballer, while speaking to La Liga said that Argentine star will play until 2025. He said: "Why not? The way he is playing, adapting his style to the game is impressive." "Every year he shows us something different but keeps up the same amount of goals, of assists. Even getting more every year! "He's adapting, he doesn't spend so much time upfront because he knows it's harder, so he drops a little more. He shows why he's so intelligent. He adapts his game to what the team needs in every game. "I could see him playing in 2025, easily!" The Barca star has added another feather to his cap after becoming the first player in the Spanish League to score 20 assists and goals in the same season. He achieved this feat after assisting Arturo Vidal during the match against Real Valladolid. He is the first player to score 20 assists in a season since Xavi who did it during 2008-09 season. But no player has scored 20 goals alongside in the Spanish top-flight until now.

Barcelona president Bartomeu sure about Lionel Messi's future in club

We have been cribbing for a while to have a decent place to eat, drink, some good music to go with your drinks and of course a good ambience to have a chilled out evening with your friends or a good place to take your girl out on a date. Well, looks like our prayers have been answered. There is this new place -The Irish House, that just got launched this Wednesday at the Epicuria in Nehru Place.

It was time for them to arrive in the national capital. After winning hearts in Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, The Irish House has finally found its way to make it to Delhi.

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The entrance flaunts 16 antique clocks -two of them replicating a ship&#39;s steering wheel -&nbsp;and 13 photo frames. The photo frames also deceit the early lives of Ireland, some old buildings, one colorful stretch of homes and there is a colorful painting framed with a farm in the forefront and old buildings in the background.

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Once you go past the clock-wall you will hit an entrance that boasts of two huge wooden doors. The blackish doors will lead you to a world that looks a little like an Irish house. The bar counter on the left of the floor flaunts wooden counter with beer taps painted in gold -- that augurs really well with the wooden interiors. The beer taps fill up both house bred and other beer brands.

The tall wooden tables and chairs right next to the bar counter add to the authenticity of the club. The walls are also different in there. They are your regular bricks and cemented ones alright but they have this wooden feel -- a little rusted too -- all over it. Add to these bricks there are these frames of unconventional -- I dare say -- quotes all over them. For the smokers, there is a whole section dedicated to keeping your chimney burning. There are special seating arrangements!

The food provided right from the great Irish fish and chips to the beetroot and goat cheese sliders with blue potato chips, to the Mexican salsa. Every single dish was properly cooked and tasted really well. The fish was crunchy on the outside and the inside had enough to give your taste buds something to remember. The pub is Irish alright but what is a beer house without some nachos? The chefs in the kitchen got this one bang on too. The Grande Nachos served along with kidney beans, spicy jalapenos, fresh peppers, the dips were sour cream, fresh tomato salsa and the seasonal guacamole of course! What&#39;s nachos without the green dip? For the crazy chicken fans, there is a Chicken Grande Nachos too.

What stood out was the brownie in a jar --The Irish Riverdance-- dessert! The Riverdance came in stuffed with elements by a mug load. It had a beer mug stacked with gooey brownie, brownie crumbles, vanilla ice cream, dark chocolate bites, chocolate truffles, chocolate coated cookies, topped with caramel sauce, caramelised nuts and fresh lager beer! Now, that a mug loaded for a dessert! It was surreal!

Well, let&#39;s just say, the Irish have truly arrived.

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The Irish House launches its first Delhi outlet at Epicuria, Nehru Place

We have been cribbing for a while to have a decent place to eat, drink, some good music to go with your drinks and of course a good ambience to have a chilled out evening with your friends or a good place to take your girl out on a date. Well, looks like our prayers have been answered. There is this new place -The Irish House, that just got launched this Wednesday at the Epicuria in Nehru Place. It was time for them to arrive in the national capital. After winning hearts in Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Kolkata, The Irish House has finally found its way to make it to Delhi. An extensive calendar of events and activities sets the mood for the good times. (Others) × The entrance flaunts 16 antique clocks -two of them replicating a ship's steering wheel - and 13 photo frames. The photo frames also deceit the early lives of Ireland, some old buildings, one colorful stretch of homes and there is a colorful painting framed with a farm in the forefront and old buildings in the background. The signature pub grub includes Fish & Chips, Murphy’s BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Grande Nachos and lots more. (Others) × Once you go past the clock-wall you will hit an entrance that boasts of two huge wooden doors. The blackish doors will lead you to a world that looks a little like an Irish house. The bar counter on the left of the floor flaunts wooden counter with beer taps painted in gold -- that augurs really well with the wooden interiors. The beer taps fill up both house bred and other beer brands. The tall wooden tables and chairs right next to the bar counter add to the authenticity of the club. The walls are also different in there. They are your regular bricks and cemented ones alright but they have this wooden feel -- a little rusted too -- all over it. Add to these bricks there are these frames of unconventional -- I dare say -- quotes all over them. For the smokers, there is a whole section dedicated to keeping your chimney burning. There are special seating arrangements! The food provided right from the great Irish fish and chips to the beetroot and goat cheese sliders with blue potato chips, to the Mexican salsa. Every single dish was properly cooked and tasted really well. The fish was crunchy on the outside and the inside had enough to give your taste buds something to remember. The pub is Irish alright but what is a beer house without some nachos? The chefs in the kitchen got this one bang on too. The Grande Nachos served along with kidney beans, spicy jalapenos, fresh peppers, the dips were sour cream, fresh tomato salsa and the seasonal guacamole of course! What's nachos without the green dip? For the crazy chicken fans, there is a Chicken Grande Nachos too. What stood out was the brownie in a jar --The Irish Riverdance-- dessert! The Riverdance came in stuffed with elements by a mug load. It had a beer mug stacked with gooey brownie, brownie crumbles, vanilla ice cream, dark chocolate bites, chocolate truffles, chocolate coated cookies, topped with caramel sauce, caramelised nuts and fresh lager beer! Now, that a mug loaded for a dessert! It was surreal! Well, let's just say, the Irish have truly arrived. Brownie in a jar: The Irish Riverdance dessert (Others) ×

Pub culture in Delhi with a pinch of Irish essence

If your idea of a club is a huge dance floor flooded with hundreds of dancing figurines, you might want to check out the smallest discotheque in the middle of the street that accommodates no more than five people. 
 
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Your personal party space unimaginably lies inside a small telephone booth that has been converted into a disco. The classic phone booths have been gradually disappearing however, more innovative uses are now giving phone booths a second life. They serve as mini libraries, decorative pieces and now as coin-operated mini-discos. 
 
The phonebooth disco is a complete package in itself with smoke machines, disco-balls, light effects, dry ice and a touchscreen that lets you play your favourite music. The booth also comes with a built-in camera to capture your crazy moments! Unlike what one would imagine, the cramped space doesn&rsquo;t act as a dampener to the party spirit.

Shake a leg at the world?s smallest disco

If your idea of a club is a huge dance floor flooded with hundreds of dancing figurines, you might want to check out the smallest discotheque in the middle of the street that accommodates no more than five people. Your personal party space unimaginably lies inside a small telephone booth that has been converted into a disco. The classic phone booths have been gradually disappearing however, more innovative uses are now giving phone booths a second life. They serve as mini libraries, decorative pieces and now as coin-operated mini-discos. The phonebooth disco is a complete package in itself with smoke machines, disco-balls, light effects, dry ice and a touchscreen that lets you play your favourite music. The booth also comes with a built-in camera to capture your crazy moments! Unlike what one would imagine, the cramped space doesn’t act as a dampener to the party spirit.

Video: A club inside a telephone booth?

Southampton striker Shane Long has signed a new four-year contract that will keep him at St Mary&#39;s until 2020, the Premier League club have said. 
 
The 29-year-old, who joined Southampton from Hull City in 2014, was instrumental for the side last season, scoring 13 goals in all competitions and helping them qualify for the Europa League. 
 
&quot;I&#39;m delighted. I&#39;m excited to be part of what could be a big future in the next four years for this,&quot; the Ireland international told the club&#39;s website. 
 
&quot;I love it here, the set-up, the training ground, the lads as well everyone around the club. It&#39;s a real family feel, and I feel like I&#39;m a big part of that and I feel like I&#39;m playing my best football here as well.&quot; 
 
Long played all four games of Ireland&#39;s Euro 2016 campaign, where they lost to finalists France in the last 16. 
 
Southampton continue to tie up key players on long-term deals after handing new contracts to Ryan Bertrand, Virgil van Dijk, Fraser Forster, James Ward-Prowse and Steven Davis in recent months. 
 
(Reuters)

Shane Long joined Southampton from Hull City in 2014 and was instrumental in helping them to qualify for Europa League

Southampton striker Shane Long has signed a new four-year contract that will keep him at St Mary's until 2020, the Premier League club have said. The 29-year-old, who joined Southampton from Hull City in 2014, was instrumental for the side last season, scoring 13 goals in all competitions and helping them qualify for the Europa League. "I'm delighted. I'm excited to be part of what could be a big future in the next four years for this," the Ireland international told the club's website. "I love it here, the set-up, the training ground, the lads as well everyone around the club. It's a real family feel, and I feel like I'm a big part of that and I feel like I'm playing my best football here as well." Long played all four games of Ireland's Euro 2016 campaign, where they lost to finalists France in the last 16. Southampton continue to tie up key players on long-term deals after handing new contracts to Ryan Bertrand, Virgil van Dijk, Fraser Forster, James Ward-Prowse and Steven Davis in recent months. (Reuters)

Long signs new four-year deal with Southampton

Ryan Giggs has rejected an offer to stay at Manchester United and is ready to end his association with the club after 29 years, a British newspaper reported today.&nbsp; 
 
Giggs, who played 963 times for United after joining the club as a 14-year-old, worked as a coach under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal.&nbsp; 
 
But the Daily Mail said he has decided against taking up an offer of a reduced role from new manager Jose Mourinho. 
 
&quot;Giggs representatives are now in negotiations with United over a pay-off for the final year of his contract,&quot; the Mail said.&nbsp; 
 
It was reported that Giggs has not spoken directly to Mourinho, who starts work at United on Monday. 
 
Giggs is likely to be questioned about his future on British television today when he starts work as an ITV pundit ahead of the Euro 2016 quarter-final between Poland and Portugal. 
 
The Welshman had been tipped as a future Manchester United manager but is now expected to seek a role with another club. 
 
(Reuters)

Ryan Giggs played 963 times for United after joining the club as a 14-year-old and also worked as coach under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal

Ryan Giggs has rejected an offer to stay at Manchester United and is ready to end his association with the club after 29 years, a British newspaper reported today. Giggs, who played 963 times for United after joining the club as a 14-year-old, worked as a coach under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal. But the Daily Mail said he has decided against taking up an offer of a reduced role from new manager Jose Mourinho. "Giggs representatives are now in negotiations with United over a pay-off for the final year of his contract," the Mail said. It was reported that Giggs has not spoken directly to Mourinho, who starts work at United on Monday. Giggs is likely to be questioned about his future on British television today when he starts work as an ITV pundit ahead of the Euro 2016 quarter-final between Poland and Portugal. The Welshman had been tipped as a future Manchester United manager but is now expected to seek a role with another club. (Reuters)

Giggs 'set to leave' Manchester United after 29 year of association

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is joining Premier League club Manchester United, he said on Twitter today. 
 
&quot;Time to let the world know my next destination is @Manutd,&quot; the 34-year-old said. 
 
Ibrahimovic had been widely expected to make the move to England after announcing he was leaving French side Paris St Germain. 
 
United will be the eighth club in a career which began at Malmo in 1999 and has included spells at Ajax Amsterdam, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona and AC Milan. 
 
At Old Trafford he will play under new United manager Jose Mourinho. 
 
(Reuters)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will play under new United manager Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is joining Premier League club Manchester United, he said on Twitter today. "Time to let the world know my next destination is @Manutd," the 34-year-old said. Ibrahimovic had been widely expected to make the move to England after announcing he was leaving French side Paris St Germain. United will be the eighth club in a career which began at Malmo in 1999 and has included spells at Ajax Amsterdam, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona and AC Milan. At Old Trafford he will play under new United manager Jose Mourinho. (Reuters)

Ibrahimovic says he is joining Manchester United

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs will leave Old Trafford after rejecting Jose Mourinhos offer of a reduced backroom role, according to British media reports today. 
 
Giggs is the most decorated player in United illustrious history and he amassed a record 963 appearances and 35 major trophies before going on to serve as an assistant to David Moyes and Louis van Gaal. 
 
But the 42-year-old is set to quit United because he feels snubbed both by the clubs hierarchy, who reportedly told him he would be offered the chance to succeed van Gaal when the Dutchman left, and Mourinho, who opted not to give him a senior role in his coaching team. 
 
Giggs had one more year on his contract as assistant manager, but Mourinho was said to be concerned the former Wales winger had distanced himself from both Moyes and van Gaal rather than offering public support during the teams struggles in recent years. 
 
Mourinho was also believed to be worried that Paul Scholes, a close friend and former United colleague of Giggs, had become a very vocal critic of Moyes and van Gaal. 
 
Instead of risking a similar scenario during his reign, Mourinho, who officially starts work with United this week after his May appointment, will give the role of assistant manager to his long-time associate Rui Faria. 
 
Mourinhos only concession to Giggs was reported to have been the offer of a position overseeing the connection between United youth teams and the first team. 
 
But, after considering his options on a holiday in Dubai, he decided he was dissatisfied with that role and how the club has been run during the post-Alex Ferguson era.Although United hoped Giggs could be persuaded to stay on in a different role, he has decided to call time on almost three decades with the club. 
 
Giggs, who won two of his four matches as Uniteds caretaker manager following Moyes sacking in 2014, this week worked as a television pundit during Euro 2016. 
 
But, rather than go into the media, he is said to be keen to land a permanent managerial position and, according to the Daily Mail, United are in negotiations with his advisors over a pay-off for the final year of his contract, with an official statement expected in the coming days. 
 
Giggs has passed all his coaching badges, was linked with the managers job at Swansea last season and is unlikely to be short of coaching offers once the first managers are axed next season. Giggs, who joined United on his 14th birthday in 1987, contributed to some of the greatest moments in the clubs history during the golden reign of Ferguson, who was the Welshman`s only club manager until he retired in 2013. 
 
He turned professional aged 17 in November 1990 and made his first team debut against Everton in March 1991. 
 
Eventually becoming the most decorated British player of all time, Giggs won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, four FA Cups, four League Cups, the Club World Cup, the Intercontinental Cup, the European Super Cup and nine Community Shields. 
 
(AFP)

The Welsh winger played 963 times for United and won 35 major trophies before serving as an assistant to David Moyes and Louis van Gaal

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs will leave Old Trafford after rejecting Jose Mourinhos offer of a reduced backroom role, according to British media reports today. Giggs is the most decorated player in United illustrious history and he amassed a record 963 appearances and 35 major trophies before going on to serve as an assistant to David Moyes and Louis van Gaal. But the 42-year-old is set to quit United because he feels snubbed both by the clubs hierarchy, who reportedly told him he would be offered the chance to succeed van Gaal when the Dutchman left, and Mourinho, who opted not to give him a senior role in his coaching team. Giggs had one more year on his contract as assistant manager, but Mourinho was said to be concerned the former Wales winger had distanced himself from both Moyes and van Gaal rather than offering public support during the teams struggles in recent years. Mourinho was also believed to be worried that Paul Scholes, a close friend and former United colleague of Giggs, had become a very vocal critic of Moyes and van Gaal. Instead of risking a similar scenario during his reign, Mourinho, who officially starts work with United this week after his May appointment, will give the role of assistant manager to his long-time associate Rui Faria. Mourinhos only concession to Giggs was reported to have been the offer of a position overseeing the connection between United youth teams and the first team. But, after considering his options on a holiday in Dubai, he decided he was dissatisfied with that role and how the club has been run during the post-Alex Ferguson era.Although United hoped Giggs could be persuaded to stay on in a different role, he has decided to call time on almost three decades with the club. Giggs, who won two of his four matches as Uniteds caretaker manager following Moyes sacking in 2014, this week worked as a television pundit during Euro 2016. But, rather than go into the media, he is said to be keen to land a permanent managerial position and, according to the Daily Mail, United are in negotiations with his advisors over a pay-off for the final year of his contract, with an official statement expected in the coming days. Giggs has passed all his coaching badges, was linked with the managers job at Swansea last season and is unlikely to be short of coaching offers once the first managers are axed next season. Giggs, who joined United on his 14th birthday in 1987, contributed to some of the greatest moments in the clubs history during the golden reign of Ferguson, who was the Welshman`s only club manager until he retired in 2013. He turned professional aged 17 in November 1990 and made his first team debut against Everton in March 1991. Eventually becoming the most decorated British player of all time, Giggs won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, four FA Cups, four League Cups, the Club World Cup, the Intercontinental Cup, the European Super Cup and nine Community Shields. (AFP)

Ryan Giggs ends 29-year association with Man U on sour note

Swansea City striker Bafetimbi Gomis has joined French side Olympique de Marseille on a season-long loan, the two clubs said on today. 
 
The 30-year-old will return to Ligue 1 having begun his career at St Etienne. 
 
He joined Swansea on a free transfer in 2014 following six years at Olympique Lyonnais. 
 
&quot;Today is an important day in my career,&quot; Gomis said on Instagram. 
 
&quot;I am proud to wear to wear the colours of Olympique de Marseille. One of the great clubs in the French League.&quot; 
 
Gomis enjoyed mixed fortunes at Swansea. He scored 17 goals in 71 games, but frequently flattered to deceive. 
 
He arrived at the Liberty Stadium boasting an impressive scoring record at Lyon and brought physicality to the Swansea frontline. 
 
The France international was expected to become a focal point in the Welsh club&#39;s attack when striker Wilfried Bony left to join Manchester City in January, 2015 but his form remained patchy. 
 
He scored four goals in his first four league games last season, but managed just two more in the remainder of the campaign. 
 
(Reuters)

Bafetimbi Gomis joined Swansea City on a free transfer in 2014 following six years at Olympique Lyonnais

Swansea City striker Bafetimbi Gomis has joined French side Olympique de Marseille on a season-long loan, the two clubs said on today. The 30-year-old will return to Ligue 1 having begun his career at St Etienne. He joined Swansea on a free transfer in 2014 following six years at Olympique Lyonnais. "Today is an important day in my career," Gomis said on Instagram. "I am proud to wear to wear the colours of Olympique de Marseille. One of the great clubs in the French League." Gomis enjoyed mixed fortunes at Swansea. He scored 17 goals in 71 games, but frequently flattered to deceive. He arrived at the Liberty Stadium boasting an impressive scoring record at Lyon and brought physicality to the Swansea frontline. The France international was expected to become a focal point in the Welsh club's attack when striker Wilfried Bony left to join Manchester City in January, 2015 but his form remained patchy. He scored four goals in his first four league games last season, but managed just two more in the remainder of the campaign. (Reuters)

Swansea's Gomis joins Marseille on loan

Five facts on Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic after he announced that&nbsp;he is signing for English Premier League giants Manchester United today:

League titles but no Champions League crown

Ibrahimovic&#39;s goals have delivered league titles wherever he has gone, from the Netherlands to Italy to Spain and France, but never has he touched the Champions League trophy. Inter Milan and Barcelona won it, but after he had left them. United cannot give him it next season either as they failed to qualify, so he will just have to hope that they get a crack at it for the 2017-18 campaign and that he is still on the playing staff.

Carrot and stick approach needed for Ibracadabra magic

Ibrahimovic is such a contrary character that his coach at a previous club AC Milan Massimiliano Allegri says he needs constant attention if he is to be temperamentally ready to produce his magic turn on the pitch. &quot;With him, you have to use both the stick and the carrot,&quot; he was quoted in The Guardian in 2012. &quot;Ibra is a strong personality and needs to be relaxed at times, while in other occasions he has to be stimulated, otherwise he falls asleep.&quot; Swedish national coach Erik Hamren called him out when he retired from international football in 2009 telling him do come back but not as the depressed donkey Eeyore but as Winnie The Pooh.

Opponents pay homage to &#39;God&#39;

Fair to say Ibrahimovic through his exploits, his superstar appeal and lively temperament lit up a pretty moribund Ligue 1 for the past few seasons.&nbsp;Even opposing clubs felt compelled to offer their &quot;thanks&quot;&nbsp;for his presence, even if he hurt them by scoring goals against them. Such a case was Toulouse, who would have pleased him with the divine being they compared him to given his penchant for adorning himself with epithets in 2014. &quot;Today is your birthday, 33, the age of Christ, your son. Happy birthday and long live the Z! Despite the perverse pleasure you took scoring goals against us the last two seasons, we are not vindictive. We want to thank you. For everything.&quot;

Bikes, bed and docks

No one can begrudge Ibrahimovic his riches given he has fought hard to rise to the top, and at one point would have stuck with working on the docks in Malmo rather than attempting to carve out a football career. His youth team manager at the time persuaded him to stick with the &quot;beautiful game&quot;. Not that he needed a father figure, for despite his Bosnian caretaker dad splitting from his Croatian mother when he was just two, he spent more time with his dad Sefik, who nevertheless was badly affected by the Balkan War even though he had left Bosnia years before. Ibrahimovic -- who during his youth once stole a bicycle to get himself to training -- related to The Guardian in 2014 a moving story about his impoverished father shelling out for an IKEA bed&nbsp;for him. However, they had no way of getting it back home. &quot;We carried it home between us. It&#39;s fantastic what we did. I had time with my mother but I really lived with my father. One time he gave all his salary so I could travel to a training camp. He couldn&rsquo;t pay the rent but he did that.&quot;

Literary Roth of God

Most footballer&#39;s autobiographies generally don&#39;t provide much insight or indeed entertainment, but Ibrahimovic&#39;s &#39;I am Zlatan Ibrahimovic&#39; unsurprisingly bucked the trend. Not often in such tomes will you read anecdotes such as this, about his companion and mother of his children, Helena Seger: &quot;She came from a model family from Lindesberg, one of those families where they say, &#39;Darling, would you please pass me the milk?&#39;, whereas we at table mostly we just hurled death threats at each other.&quot; Indeed one critic compared it to US literary legend Philip Roth&#39;s fictional biography Portnoy&#39;s Complaint, both about growing up as immigrants. 
 
(AFP)

'Time to let the world know my next destination is @Manutd', the 34-year-old said on Twitter today

Five facts on Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic after he announced that he is signing for English Premier League giants Manchester United today: League titles but no Champions League crown Ibrahimovic's goals have delivered league titles wherever he has gone, from the Netherlands to Italy to Spain and France, but never has he touched the Champions League trophy. Inter Milan and Barcelona won it, but after he had left them. United cannot give him it next season either as they failed to qualify, so he will just have to hope that they get a crack at it for the 2017-18 campaign and that he is still on the playing staff. Carrot and stick approach needed for Ibracadabra magic Ibrahimovic is such a contrary character that his coach at a previous club AC Milan Massimiliano Allegri says he needs constant attention if he is to be temperamentally ready to produce his magic turn on the pitch. "With him, you have to use both the stick and the carrot," he was quoted in The Guardian in 2012. "Ibra is a strong personality and needs to be relaxed at times, while in other occasions he has to be stimulated, otherwise he falls asleep." Swedish national coach Erik Hamren called him out when he retired from international football in 2009 telling him do come back but not as the depressed donkey Eeyore but as Winnie The Pooh. Opponents pay homage to 'God' Fair to say Ibrahimovic through his exploits, his superstar appeal and lively temperament lit up a pretty moribund Ligue 1 for the past few seasons. Even opposing clubs felt compelled to offer their "thanks" for his presence, even if he hurt them by scoring goals against them. Such a case was Toulouse, who would have pleased him with the divine being they compared him to given his penchant for adorning himself with epithets in 2014. "Today is your birthday, 33, the age of Christ, your son. Happy birthday and long live the Z! Despite the perverse pleasure you took scoring goals against us the last two seasons, we are not vindictive. We want to thank you. For everything." Bikes, bed and docks No one can begrudge Ibrahimovic his riches given he has fought hard to rise to the top, and at one point would have stuck with working on the docks in Malmo rather than attempting to carve out a football career. His youth team manager at the time persuaded him to stick with the "beautiful game". Not that he needed a father figure, for despite his Bosnian caretaker dad splitting from his Croatian mother when he was just two, he spent more time with his dad Sefik, who nevertheless was badly affected by the Balkan War even though he had left Bosnia years before. Ibrahimovic -- who during his youth once stole a bicycle to get himself to training -- related to The Guardian in 2014 a moving story about his impoverished father shelling out for an IKEA bed for him. However, they had no way of getting it back home. "We carried it home between us. It's fantastic what we did. I had time with my mother but I really lived with my father. One time he gave all his salary so I could travel to a training camp. He couldn’t pay the rent but he did that." Literary Roth of God Most footballer's autobiographies generally don't provide much insight or indeed entertainment, but Ibrahimovic's 'I am Zlatan Ibrahimovic' unsurprisingly bucked the trend. Not often in such tomes will you read anecdotes such as this, about his companion and mother of his children, Helena Seger: "She came from a model family from Lindesberg, one of those families where they say, 'Darling, would you please pass me the milk?', whereas we at table mostly we just hurled death threats at each other." Indeed one critic compared it to US literary legend Philip Roth's fictional biography Portnoy's Complaint, both about growing up as immigrants. (AFP)

Five Facts about Manchester United's sensational signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Harlequins and England back-row forward Nick Easter announced his retirement from rugby union on Friday. The 37-year-old will now take on a full-time coaching position with English Premiership side Harlequins, having become a player-coach with the London club in April. 
 
&quot;After accepting the opportunity of being a coach-player by (Quins director of rugby) John Kingston, I took some time to think about my career,&quot; Easter said in a Harlequins statement. &quot;I realised that whether I&#39;m playing or coaching, there was no possible way that I would be able to give 100 per cent to both of my roles at the same time. 
 
&quot;I thought, why not grab the opportunity of becoming a coach with both hands, give it my best shot and feel privileged to be in a position to go out on my own terms after 12 great years as a player for Harlequins?&nbsp;I&#39;m a few weeks into my role now and I&#39;m thoroughly enjoying it. Having had five weeks in the off-season to finalise it and four weeks now as a coach, I don&#39;t regret my decision and I can&#39;t wait for the new season to begin.&quot; 
 
Easter won 54 England caps for England, making his debut against Italy in the 2007 Six Nations. In the same year the back-row forward played in the World Cup final defeat by South Africa and became the first England Number 8 to score four tries in one match, during a 62-5 win over Wales. 
 
After a prolonged absence from Test rugby, Easter was recalled by England for last year&#39;s Six Nations and then brought into the World Cup squad as an injury replacement for Billy Vunipola. 
 
In England&#39;s final pool game at the World Cup, Easter became the oldest hat-trick scorer in Test history after crossing three times in victory over Uruguay -- his final international appearance. 
 
Easter also made 281 appearances for Harlequins since joining the club from Orrell in 2004 and in the process became Quins&#39; most-capped professional player. During his time at the Stoop, Easter helped Quins win the European Challenge Cup in 2011 and their maiden Premiership title the following year as well as the 2013 Anglo-Welsh Cup. 
 
&quot;Nick has been an unbelievable servant to the Harlequins team for over a decade,&quot; said Kingston. &quot;He has been at the very heartbeat of all the successes the side has achieved over this period. Nick has a fantastic rugby brain and it is for this reason I offered him the opportunity to join the new look coaching team at the club. Both Nick and I have agreed it is in the best interests of Quins that he focuses on his coaching exclusively from now.&quot; 
 
(AFP)

The oldest hat-trick scorer had become a player-coach with the London club in April

Harlequins and England back-row forward Nick Easter announced his retirement from rugby union on Friday. The 37-year-old will now take on a full-time coaching position with English Premiership side Harlequins, having become a player-coach with the London club in April. "After accepting the opportunity of being a coach-player by (Quins director of rugby) John Kingston, I took some time to think about my career," Easter said in a Harlequins statement. "I realised that whether I'm playing or coaching, there was no possible way that I would be able to give 100 per cent to both of my roles at the same time. "I thought, why not grab the opportunity of becoming a coach with both hands, give it my best shot and feel privileged to be in a position to go out on my own terms after 12 great years as a player for Harlequins? I'm a few weeks into my role now and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Having had five weeks in the off-season to finalise it and four weeks now as a coach, I don't regret my decision and I can't wait for the new season to begin." Easter won 54 England caps for England, making his debut against Italy in the 2007 Six Nations. In the same year the back-row forward played in the World Cup final defeat by South Africa and became the first England Number 8 to score four tries in one match, during a 62-5 win over Wales. After a prolonged absence from Test rugby, Easter was recalled by England for last year's Six Nations and then brought into the World Cup squad as an injury replacement for Billy Vunipola. In England's final pool game at the World Cup, Easter became the oldest hat-trick scorer in Test history after crossing three times in victory over Uruguay -- his final international appearance. Easter also made 281 appearances for Harlequins since joining the club from Orrell in 2004 and in the process became Quins' most-capped professional player. During his time at the Stoop, Easter helped Quins win the European Challenge Cup in 2011 and their maiden Premiership title the following year as well as the 2013 Anglo-Welsh Cup. "Nick has been an unbelievable servant to the Harlequins team for over a decade," said Kingston. "He has been at the very heartbeat of all the successes the side has achieved over this period. Nick has a fantastic rugby brain and it is for this reason I offered him the opportunity to join the new look coaching team at the club. Both Nick and I have agreed it is in the best interests of Quins that he focuses on his coaching exclusively from now." (AFP)

RugbyU: Easter retires to focus on coaching

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