LEIGH Leopards' Matt Moylan has announced his retirement from professional Rugby League.

Moylan, 33, has been an integral part of the Leopards team in 2024, his first season in the UK, and will be remembered for his exceptional talent, commitment, and sportsmanship during his time with the club.

The North Stand took him to their hearts and had their own Matt Moylan song while the popularity with which he was held by the diehard supporters was reflected in his recent award as LISA Player of the Year.

Moylan said: “It’s been a really difficult decision to call time on my career, but I’ve got to listen to my body and say enough is enough. I’ve had a great year at Leigh. I’m extremely grateful to the fans for the song they have sung me this year, their support has been fantastic.

“It has been an honour to be part of a team that has reached the highest position in Super League that this club has been.

"The team is in a great place and I will enjoy watching them in my retirement.”

Leopards Head of Rugby Chris Chester said: “Being able to bring a player of Matt’s quality to Leigh shows just how far we’ve come since our time in the Championship.

“He’s come in and made a massive impact on the team, both on and off the field. While we had hoped to get another year out of him here, we respect his decision and wish him the best in his retirement.”

Moylan made 26 appearances for the Leopards in 2024 and finished as top point-scorer with 138 pts from six tries and 57 goals.

As a highly accomplished NRL player, Moylan enjoyed eleven years in the top-flight of the competition, five with Penrith Panthers and the last six with Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.

He represented the Kangaroos in the Four Nations international against Scotland in 2016, played in all three State of Origin games for New South Wales in 2016, and represented the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII, the All Stars and City v Country.

He made his 200th career appearance on debut for Leopards, earning Heritage Number HN#1537. His final distinguished career record reads: 225 games, 43 tries, 93 goals, 9 drop-goal, 367 pts.