Tommy Lee retires from rugby league

Hull Kingston Rovers hooker Tommy Lee has retired from rugby league with immediate effect.

The hooker, 31, joined the Robins ahead of the 2018 campaign and made 37 appearances across the course of the last 18 months, scoring three tries.

Hull-born Lee began his career at Hull FC, making 78 outings before stints with Crusaders RL, Wakefield Trinity, Huddersfield Giants, London Broncos, Salford Red Devils and St Helens before finally joining the Robins.

After spending all of his time on the field in the Super League competition, Lee will now hang up his boots.

“Physically I have been struggling with niggles and I feel like I can’t perform each day like I would like to,” Lee told hullkr.co.uk.

“I feel that it’s the right time to call it a day. I have played for almost 15 years at the top level and I’m very proud of that.

“I would like to thank everyone at Rovers for their support over the last two years and wish everyone the best.”

Head coach Tony Smith added: “I would like to wish Tommy well for the future and I’d like to thank him for his time he has given to the club.

“He has had a career that he can be proud of and he will be successful in whatever the future holds.”