Leeds Rhinos legend Ryan Hall has announced his retirement from rugby league after an extraordinary 20-year career. The 38-year-old made his Rhinos debut in 2007 and went on to win six Super League titles with the club before helping Hull KR reach Old Trafford in 2024.
He made over 500 career appearances and scored 275 Super League tries, second only to current Leigh winger Josh Charnley in the league's all-time list. Hall had a disappointing two-year spell with Sydney Roosters in the NRL after his first stint with Rhinos ended in 2018. He signed with Hull KR ahead of the 2021 season, before returning to Leeds in 2024.
Hall will be granted a three-month testimonial period from December, including one final appearance in a friendly against Hull FC, before taking up a commercial role at Headingley. Upon his announcement on Friday, Hall said: "I think the time's right that I hang up the boots. I've done it for 20 years and I've loved every minute of it."
Hall also reflected on the club's direction, saying the decision to go with youth suits him because he has always wanted the best for the club. He was capped 40 times for England, scoring 39 tries, and twice for Great Britain on the 2019 Lions tour of the southern hemisphere.
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