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Hull FC back Jordan Rapana is to retire at the end of the 2025 Super League season.
New Zealand international Rapana, 36, joined Hull on a two-year deal from Canberra Raiders before this season.
Operating in a number of positions across the backline, he has played 20 Super League games this year for the Black-and-Whites and scored three tries after a long career in Australia’s NRL.
Rapana scored 106 tries in more than 200 games for the Raiders and played in their 2019 Grand Final loss to Sydney Roosters.
After playing in the 2013 World Cup for the Cook Islands, he switched to New Zealand, going on to win 16 caps for the Kiwis.
“It’s a really tough decision but one that I know is the right decision,” Rapana told the club’s website.
“I’ve played my whole career being really competitive and that has taken its toll on my body. My body just can’t compete like it used to be able to.
“As sad as it is, I know that it’s opening up another opportunity for somebody else to come in and take my place. And making that decision is a year too early rather than a year too late – I’m happy that it’s on my terms.”
