Tommy Makinson Retiring After 2026 Super League Season
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- Tommy Makinson announced his retirement from professional rugby league at the end of the 2026 Super League season, posting the news on Instagram on Sunday 9 August 2026.
- St Helens was Makinson's primary club from 2011 to 2024, where he won five Super League titles (2014, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), a World Club Challenge, a Challenge Cup, and four League Leaders' Shields across over 300 appearances.
- Makinson earned three Super League Dream Team selections, scored over 200 tries for St Helens, and represented England more than 20 times during his career.
- Catalans Dragons signed Makinson ahead of the 2025 season, where he has scored 20 tries in 37 appearances for the French club.
- Round 23 of the 2026 Super League begins Thursday August 13, broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Why it matters: Makinson's exit closes the book on one of the most decorated careers in modern Super League — five titles, 200-plus tries, and 20-plus England caps. Catalans lose a proven try-scorer mid-season, while St Helens' 2019–2022 dynasty era loses another familiar face.
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