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Injury forces Rabbitohs forward into immediate retirement

South Sydney confirmed the 32-year-old’s career is over after a difficult season spending significant time on the sidelines.

By Leo Twemlow · Zero Tackle

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 4:12 AM

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South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Adam Elliott has announced his immediate retirement from the NRL due to injury.
The 32-year-old forward's decision brings an end to an 11-season career in the top grade.
Elliott's retirement follows a difficult final season where he spent significant time sidelined with injuries.

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South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Adam Elliott has announced his immediate retirement from the National Rugby League due to persistent injury problems. The club confirmed the decision, bringing an end to the 32-year-old forward's professional rugby league career after spending significant time sidelined throughout the season.

Elliott's retirement concludes an 11-season tenure in the NRL's top grade. The announcement officially ends his playing time with South Sydney following a challenging final campaign impacted by injuries.

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