00:01Former Leeds Rhinos forward Rhys Martin has confirmed he will retire from professional rugby league at the end of the
00:10current season.
00:11The 33-year-old will move into a new role as football operations manager for Papi New Guinea Chiefs from
00:182027, ahead of the club's entry into the Southern Hemisphere NRL the following year.
00:26The current Hull KR head coach Willie Peters has already been announced as the Chiefs' first boss as well.
00:35Martin enjoyed major success during his career in England, winning the Challenge Cup with Leeds Rhinos at Wembley in 2020
00:43and reaching the Super League Grand Final in 2022.
00:47He is expected to feature for Hull KR on Saturday as the Robins attempt to retain the Bedford Challenge Cup
00:53against the Wigan Warriors.
00:55The experienced second rower also kicked three goals in Hull KR's Super League Grand Final victory over Wigan last season.
01:08Martin captained Papua New Guinea internationally and earned 21 caps for the side, including appearances at two Rugby League World
01:16Cups.
01:17He reported that representing every club throughout his career had been a privilege and believed he had given everything to
01:24the sport.
01:25Martin captained Pal-
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