{"id":790170,"date":"2026-10-03T00:40:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T00:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/790170\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T00:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T00:40:12","slug":"kyle-feldt-makes-retirement-call-as-st-helens-chapter-seemingly-forgotten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/790170\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyle Feldt makes retirement call as St Helens’ chapter seemingly forgotten"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After departing St Helens midway through the season, veteran winger Kyle Feldt has confirmed his retirement, however, he\u2019s made no mention of the club in his post on social media.<\/p>\n

Feldt departed midway through the year<\/a> in order to return down under, ending his spell at St Helens with a record of 33 tries in 29 games. He\u2019d play just 11 times in 2026 before departing, something he spoke about recently on a podcast.<\/p>\n

The 34-year-old explained that he felt he was holding back younger players<\/a>, whilst also confirming issues with then head coach Paul Rowley, and ultimately decided to leave his contract early.<\/p>\n

He\u2019d take up playing Australian Rules Football<\/a> and had suggested in his recent podcast appearance that he may play on, but he\u2019s now made the decision to hang up his boots.<\/p>\n

Taking to Instagram, Feldt shared an image montage of himself in North Queensland Cowboys, Queensland Maroons and Australia colours, with his NRL achievements and accolades all listed.<\/p>\n

However, there was a marked lack of any St Helens images or achievements and he\u2019d make no mention of his time in Super League in the accompanying message.<\/p>\n

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Ex-St Helens winger Kyle Feldt retires from rugby league<\/p>\n

Captioning his post \u2018What a pleasure it\u2019s been\u2019, Feldt attached a statement to his post that thanked the fans and his family during his time in the sport.<\/p>\n

It read: \u201cI\u2019ve spent a lot of time thinking about what to say, but I\u2019ll keep it pretty simple. Rugby league has given me more than I could ever have dreamed of.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a kid from Townsville, North Queensland, I gre up dreaming of playing NRL. I then got to live out that dream as well as become a premiership winner in 2015 and represent my state and country\u2026 those are moments that I\u2019ll carry with me for the rest of my life.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo become the Cowboys\u2019 all-time leading try scorer and then a life member of the club is something I\u2019m incredibly proud of. But honestly, the records and achievements aren\u2019t what I\u2019ll remember most.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll remember the boys I played alongside, the battles we cant through, the wins, the losses, the laughs, the beers in the sheds after game and the friendships that will last well beyond rugby league.\u201d<\/p>\n

Feldt would go on to thank the fans and more so his family, adding: \u201cAnd to the fans \u2013 thank you. You\u2019ve supported me through every high and low, and it\u2019s been an absolute privilege to represent you.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut most importantly, to my family \u2013 thank you. You\u2019ve made sacrifices that people will never see, and you\u2019ve been here through every injury, disappointment, success, and everything in between. I wouldn\u2019t have had the career I\u2019ve had without you.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m proud of what I\u2019ve achieved, but I\u2019m even prouder of the people I\u2019ve shared it with.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve given rugby league everything I had. Now it\u2019s time for the next chapter, and most importantly, more time with my family. It\u2019s been one hell of a ride.\u201d<\/p>\n

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