McGuire set to leave Rhinos
Leeds captain Danny McGuire has confirmed this season will be his final year at the club.
The 34-year-old is the leading try scorer of all time in summer era, with 233 Super League tries so far in his career.
In total he has scored 262 tries for the club in over 400 games, putting him fourth in the all-time list behind only Alan Smith (283), John Atkinson (340) and Eric Harris (391).
McGuire said: “I’m pleased to have made the decision now so I can focus on the remainder of this season and finishing my time at the Rhinos in the best possible way.
“I’ve been honoured to play alongside some of the greatest players in our game’s history and I remember seeing how special it was for Danny Buderus, Kevin Sinfield, Jamie Peacock and Kylie Leuluai to finish their time as a Rhino at the very top and that is my aim now.
“When I was a youngster coming through the academy, I got my opportunity because a senior player moved on and now is the right time for me and the club to give our talented, young players their opportunity.
“I’ve been at my club since I was 12 and spent my entire adult life so far here – it is all I have ever known. But there are exciting challenges ahead and I know that the door is always open for me here at Headingley.
“I would like to thank Gary Hetherington and Brian McDermott for giving me the opportunity to decide my next action. I will take time now to look at my options moving forward.
“I#m in no rush to make definite plans about next season and beyond. I’m not ready to say my goodbyes just yet – we are currently second in the league and in the Challenge Cup semi-final and that is where my attention is focused now,” added McGuire.
McGuire has collected seven Grand Final winners’ rings during his career, as well as three World Club Challenge titles, three League Leaders Shields and two Challenge Cup Final victories.
Leeds’ boss Brian McDermott added: “In the decades to come, Danny’s achievements will only become more impressive.
“As well as all the silverware and match winning plays he has come up with, perhaps the most impressive thing about Danny is the way he has adapted and evolved his game to suit both his teammates and the game in general.
“I’m sure he will take that adaptability with him into whatever he decides to do next and will be a champion as always at whatever that is.
“There are few people who are more determined for success than Danny and I know he will be giving his absolute all in the remaining months of this season to finish on the highest possible note.”
