Shaun Kenny-Dowall is set to retire from professional rugby league at the end of 2023, with a move into the Hull KR coaching staff on the horizon.
The 35-year-old, who moved to the Super League after leaving Australia a number of years ago, has chosen to hang up his boots in order to advance his sporting career.
Kenny-Dowall played in almost 250 NRL games, won a championship with the Roosters in 2013, and made 21 appearances for New Zealand.
The Kiwi veteran made his decision known in a statement issued by Hull KR on Wednesday morning (AEST), and he expressed his desire to succeed for the rest of the year.
He said, “I’ve decided to retire at the conclusion of the 2023 season and put an end to my 17-year professional rugby league playing career.
“This sport has given me everything, and I want to thank everyone for their support throughout this process. At the conclusion of the season, I’ll think back on everything.
“Until then, though, everything is up for grabs. I will always cherish my remaining time as a Robin on the pitch.
“I’m grateful to have the opportunity to train Hull KR’s future stars from the academy through the first squad in 2024.
“I’m so happy to be continuing with this outstanding club till 2024. I want to express my gratitude to Willie Peters and the club’s board in particular for the chance they gave me and the belief they placed in me for this exciting new position.
But for the time being, I want to conclude my final season with a bang and bring home a trophy for this fantastic club.
After playing the majority of the Tricolours’ lone grand final victory over Manly while suffering from a fractured jaw, SKD was a pillar of the team and will forever be remembered in club lore.
source from: msn.com
