Ex-Warrington Wolves and England star calls time on 20-year career with statement

Super League stalwart and current Bradford Bulls player Chris Hill has announced he will retire at the end of the season, following a glittering career that spanned over two decades.

Hill, now 37, made his debut at Leigh Leopards back in 2005, and made over 150 appearances for the club before joining Warrington Wolves.

The Wolves is where he made his name, as he established himself as one of the league’s best props. Joining the Wire in 2012, he was part of the Challenge Cup winning side of that year, as he won the same competition in 2019 too.

Racking up close to 300 appearances for Warrington, his 10-year stint at the club came to an end in 2022, when he signed for Huddersfield Giants. In that season, he was part of the squad that made the Challenge Cup final once again, however this time lost out to Wigan Warriors at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

On the international stage, Hill was part of the 2019 Great Britain Lions tour of New Zealand, and started in all four matches on the tour. He also represented England in three World Cups, and made a total of 37 appearances for his country – the third most of any player.

Following three years at the Giants, he moved to Salford Red Devils in 2025, but their ongoing financial issues forced him to leave the club, as he moved to Bradford Bulls for the remainder of the year.

Working under Brian Noble, the prop has made five appearances for the Bulls, as they finished third in the regular season campaign. Most recently, he featured in their first round playoff win over Featherstone Rovers, and is expected to line up again when they take on Toulouse Olympique on Sunday afternoon. Hill wants to finish his career the best way he can, which would be to help Bradford win the Championship Grand Final.

Ex-Warrington Wolves man on his retirement decision

In an emotional statement confirming his retirement, Hill said: “After 20 seasons in professional rugby league, I’ve made the decision that 2025 will be my last.

“From starting out at Leigh as a teenager, to representing my country on the world stage, I’ve given everything to this game and it’s given even more back to me.

“I am thankful to every club I have been fortunate enough to represent — Leigh, Warrington, Huddersfield, Salford and Bradford as well as having the privilege of playing for Great Britain and England.

“To my teammates, coaches, fans and staff — thank you. My focus is now on ending my career the best way possible and helping Bradford finish the season on a high.”