With the 2026 NRL season fast approaching its conclusion, multiple players will be pulling on their jerseys for the final time in the coming weeks.
From star veterans to well-travelled journeyman, the NRL will farewell a number of retiring players at the end of 2026 while several others have already closed the door on their careers mid-season.
The Sporting News has compiled a list of NRL players who have already retired in 2026 or are known to be hanging up the boots at the end of the season.
NRL players retiring in 2026
There are several other NRL stars who may well call time on their playing careers by the end of the season, we’ll update this list as the news breaks.
NB. This list does not include NRL veterans who are departing their clubs for Super League in the off season.