Veteran winger Tom Briscoe announces retirement after 19 seasons
Tom Briscoe, the 36-year-old Hull FC winger, has announced he will retire at the end of the Super League season. He has scored 232 tries in 471 appearances across his career, including stints with Leeds Rhinos and Leigh Leopards. Briscoe returned to Hull in 2024 and will play his final match against Leeds at Headingley.
Briscoe's career spanned nearly two decades, beginning with Hull in 2008 before a successful eight-year spell at Leeds that brought multiple titles. His 2023 Challenge Cup victory with Leigh added another highlight before he returned to Hull in April 2024 for a final chapter.
His final appearance will come against Leeds at Headingley, a fitting venue given his history there. Across 471 career games, he amassed 232 tries, with 17 of those coming in 64 matches during his second Hull stint. He also represented England internationally.
Briscoe's retirement may mark a transition point for Hull FC as they lose experienced leadership on the wing. His departure could influence younger players who looked to him as a model of longevity and consistency, while fans may reflect on the end of an era in Super League rugby. The timing of his farewell against a former club could also draw broader attention to the sport's veteran players and the physical demands they endure across long careers.