# Super League 2026 player retirements

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/super-league-2026-player-retirements
> Updated: 2026-09-13T09:32:21.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Wigan Warriors captain Liam Farrell announced his intention to retire from professional rugby league at the conclusion of the 2026 season, following a 17-year career with the club. Farrell, who has won multiple Super League and Challenge Cup titles, stated, “You have to make the right call at the right time, and I think I have done that.” He plans to remain with the club in a strength and conditioning role.

As the 2026 Super League regular season concluded, Farrell was among several veteran players marking their final professional appearances. Other notable retirements during the season's end included Mark Percival and Jonny Lomax for St Helens, and Paul Vaughan for York Knights.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Super League concludes 2026 regular season with retiring stars

The 2026 Super League regular season concluded with Wigan Warriors winning the League Leaders Shield and several veteran players, including Mark Percival and Paul Vaughan, playing their final matches.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/super-league-concludes-2026-regular-season-with-retiring-stars

### 2026-09-06: Liam Farrell to retire from Wigan Warriors at end of 2026 season

Wigan Warriors captain Liam Farrell has announced he will retire at the end of the 2026 season after a 17-year career with the club. He will remain at Wigan in a strength and conditioning role.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liam-farrell-to-retire-from-wigan-warriors-at-end-of-2026-season

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Cite as: Super League 2026 player retirements. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/super-league-2026-player-retirements