Leeds forward announces retirement plan

Leeds Rhinos forward Dom Crosby has announced he will be retiring from the game at the age of 29.

Crosby has been out with a foot injury, and has not been able to play for the last two years.

He also played for Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves over the course of his career. At Wigan, he won two Super League titles and a Challenge Cup.

He posted on Instagram: “I am truly gutted to be writing this, but unfortunately I have been forced to retire from rugby at the end of the season. After multiple surgeries and advice of surgeons and specialists, my last injury hasn’t healed well enough for me to continue playing.”

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I am truly gutted to be writing this, but unfortunately I have been forced to retire from rugby at the end of the season. After multiple surgeries and advice of surgeons and specialists, my last injury hasn’t healed well enough for me to continue playing. I’ve given everything; emotionally, physically and mentally to get back fit. Rugby has given me everything I could of ever imagine, I’ve made some great memories, I’ve had amazing highs and also a few lows.. I owe alot to the people closest to me who kept me going and helped me through some of the toughest times I will ever go through, especially my wife who is my absolute rock and has been with me through every step of the way. She has seen me at my worst and always had a positive attitude and encouraged me in every way possible. I owe you everything. @megcrosby_ I’ve met some of the best people I could ever imagine through rugby and some of which I call my family now. A massive thanks to Leeds for sticking by me and supporting me through these tough times, I am truly grateful for how you have treated myself and my family the last couple of years. To Warrington Wolves for being there and supporting me through some of the worst times ever imaginable, thank you for being so understanding. To Wigan Warriors for letting me live my boyhood dream, playing for my hometown club, and giving me the opportunity of a lifetime. I know people have been frustrated by the amount of games I have unfortunately missed due to injury and personal problems, but if there was anything, I could have done to get out there with my team mates, I would, I wish I could have done more. I’m feel proud and privileged to have represented 3 great clubs. To all the players, coaches, staff, directors, sponsors and fans I have had the privilege to play with and against, work and meet. Thank you for everything. The support you have shown me throughout my career will live with me forever. It’s a sad day, however looking forward to the next chapter with my beautiful family and excited to what life will bring. Much love.

A post shared by Dom Crosby (@domcrosby) on Sep 1, 2020 at 10:03am PDT