Ryan Hall retires at 38 as Leeds Rhinos winger ends two-decade career

Ryan Hall has announced his retirement from rugby league at the age of 38, ending a career spanning two decades.

The Leeds Rhinos winger finishes his playing career back at the club where he made his senior debut in May 2007, having also represented Sydney Roosters and Hull KR.

Sky Sports reported his retirement on Friday morning.

Ryan Hall ends career back at Leeds

Hall scored 233 tries in 330 appearances during his first spell with the Rhinos before moving to the Roosters for the 2019 season.

He spent two seasons in Australia before returning to Super League with Hull KR in 2021, helping the Robins reach the 2024 Grand Final.

His return to Headingley followed in 2025. Hall subsequently extended his contract to play on through the 2026 campaign.

Record-breaking winger bows out

Hall became Super League’s all-time leading try-scorer during his second spell at Leeds, overtaking former team-mate Danny McGuire.

He also holds England’s try-scoring record, with 39.

When Leeds announced his contract extension for 2026, Hall had already passed 500 career appearances.

His retirement closes a playing career that took him from Headingley to the NRL and back, with sustained success at club and international level.