Leeds Rhinos legend Ryan Hall retires after 20-year career
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 10:19 · Archive
Leeds Rhinos winger Ryan Hall has announced his retirement at the age of 38 after a 20-year rugby league career.
Ryan Hall, the Leeds Rhinos winger, has announced his retirement from rugby league at the age of 38, ending a 20-year career. Hall made his senior debut for the Rhinos in May 2007 and went on to become one of the sport's greatest try-scorers.
Hall scored 358 tries in 540 career appearances across his entire career. In Super League alone, he scored 274 tries, making him the second highest scorer in the competition's history, seven tries behind Leigh winger Josh Charnley. With Leeds, he won six Grand Finals and two Challenge Cups.
Hall had spells away from Leeds during his career. He left for Sydney Roosters after the 2018 season but failed to score a try in 11 NRL appearances across two seasons. He returned to Super League with Hull KR for the 2021 campaign, scoring 62 tries in 102 games before rejoining Leeds two years ago. He also represented England 40 times, scoring 39 tries, and represented Great Britain twice.
In his final season with Leeds in 2026, Hall scored ten tries in 24 appearances as the Rhinos finished second. His last appearance came in their play-off semi-final defeat by Warrington at Headingley. According to the Independent, Hall will be granted a three-month testimonial period from December, including one final appearance in a friendly against Hull FC.
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. The club's in a good position to go with the youth, that's the natural progression in rugby league.' Leeds head coach Brad Arthur said: 'I am pleased to have had the honour to work with Ryan over the last couple of years.' Hall will move into a commercial role at the club.
How it is being reported
- Leeds legend Ryan Hall announces retirement from rugby leagueThe winger is the second leading try-scorer in Super League historyIndependent Sport · 9 Oct, 10:07
- Leeds legend Hall ends 20-year careerLeeds Rhinos legend Ryan Hall has announced his retirement from rugby league after an extraordinary 20-year career.Sky Sports · 9 Oct, 10:06
- Legendary Leeds Rhinos winger Hall retiresLeeds Rhinos legend Ryan Hall announces his retirement at the age of 38.BBC Sport · 9 Oct, 09:01
In this story: Ryan Hall · Leeds Rhinos · Josh Charnley · Sydney Roosters · Hull KR · England · Warrington · Brad Arthur
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