Tommy Makinson announces retirement from rugby league after 2026 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Tommy Makinson has confirmed he will retire from rugby league at the end of the 2026 Super League campaign. The 34-year-old winger currently plays for Catalans Dragons but spent the majority of his career at St Helens, where he won five Super League titles and scored over 200 tries. Makinson, who turns 35 in October, expressed gratitude for his career and aimed to enjoy his final games. He has made significant contributions to both club and international rugby, representing England over 20 times.
- •Makinson to retire at the end of the 2026 season.
- •Played primarily for St Helens, winning five Super League titles.
- •Scored over 200 tries for St Helens and 20 tries for Catalans.
- •Expressed gratitude for his experiences in rugby league.
- •Turns 35 in October, with a focus on enjoying final games.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Catalans wing Makinson to retire at end of season
- 12:34 PMBBC Sport — Five-time Super League champion Makinson to retire
"Tommy Makinson has announced he will retire from rugby league at the end of the current 2026 Super League campaign.
"Catalans Dragons winger Tommy Makinson announces he will retire at the end of the season.
"Catalans Dragons winger Tommy Makinson announces he will retire at the end of the season.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 12:35 PMCatalans wing Makinson to retire at end of season
Catalans Dragons winger Tommy Makinson announces he will retire at the end of the season.
- BBC SportAug 9, 2026, 12:34 PMFive-time Super League champion Makinson to retire
Catalans Dragons winger Tommy Makinson announces he will retire at the end of the season.
- Sky Sports—Five-time Super League winner Makinson to retire at end of 2026 campaign
Tommy Makinson has announced he will retire from rugby league at the end of the current 2026 Super League campaign.
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