Catalans' Makinson to retire at end of season
Catalans Dragons winger Tommy Makinson announces he will retire at the end of the season.
Tommy Makinson, the 34-year-old winger for Catalans Dragons, has announced his retirement at the end of the current season. The former England international, who played for St Helens from 2011 to 2024, scored 20 tries in 37 appearances for Catalans since joining in 2025. Their recent 42-20 loss to Huddersfield Giants has likely sealed their fate in the play-offs, making Makinson's final game on September 11st against his hometown team, Wigan Warriors.
In a social media post, Makinson expressed gratitude for the opportunities rugby league has afforded him and his intention to savor his remaining games.
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