{
  "id": 13068380,
  "title": "Legendary Leeds Rhinos winger Hall retires",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/legendary-leeds-rhinos-winger-hall-retires-13068380",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T08:16:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/legendary-leeds-rhinos-winger-hall-080200954.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Leeds Rhinos legend Ryan Hall, a renowned winger, has hung up his boots at the age of 38. The exceptional player, with 540 career appearances, scored an impressive 358 tries throughout his illustrious career. Hall, a former England international, also showcased his talent with Sydney Roosters and Hull KR, securing six Grand Finals and two Challenge Cups with Leeds alone.\n\nExpressing his gratitude, Hall remarked, \"I've done it for 20 years and I've loved every minute of it.\" The club, poised for the future, will rely on young talent, according to Hall. He will transition into a commercial role within the organization.\n\nAs per the Super League record books, Hall stands as the second-highest scorer with 274 tries, trailing only Leigh winger Josh Charnley's tally by seven. Though he briefly joined Sydney Roosters in 2018 without scoring a try in 11 NRL appearances, Hull KR welcomed him back to Super League in 2021, where he scored 62 tries in 102 games before his return to Leeds two years ago. During the 2026 season, Hall contributed 10 tries in 24 appearances, culminating in his final game for the club in a play-off semi-final defeat against Warrington.\n\nHead coach Brad Arthur expressed his admiration, stating, \"He has performed at the very highest level for his club and country and he leaves the field on his terms, having maintained his presence for 20 years; that is a remarkable achievement.\" Hall, renowned for his 39 tries in 40 appearances for England and his part in the 2017 World Cup runner-up squad, will make a special appearance in a pre-season match against Hull FC in January, as part of a testimonial.",
  "summary": "Leeds Rhinos legend Ryan Hall announces his retirement at the age of 38.",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Legendary Leeds Rhinos winger Hall retires",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/legendary-leeds-rhinos-winger-hall-retires",
        "published": "2026-10-09T08:01:30.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}