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Wallabies star retires one game short of milestone

NEWS: Wallabies fullback Andrew Kellaway has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 31, bringing the curtain down on a career that included 49 Test appearances for Australia.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 6:36 AM
Wallabies star retires one game short of milestone
Key Things to Know
  • Andrew Kellaway has retired from professional rugby after earning 49 Test caps for Australia.
  • The 31-year-old fullback scored 14 tries for the Wallabies after debuting against France in 2021.
  • Kellaway came off contract with the NSW Waratahs at the end of the 2026 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Australia fullback Andrew Kellaway has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 31. His decision concludes a 12-year career that featured 49 Test appearances and 14 tries for the Wallabies, leaving him just one match shy of the 50-cap milestone. Kellaway confirmed his retirement on Instagram following the end of his contract with the NSW Waratahs.

Throughout his senior career, Kellaway represented the Waratahs, Melbourne Rebels, Northampton Saints, Counties Manukau, and Green Rockets Tokatsu. After missing out on national selection this year, the back is transitioning into the corporate sector, having already begun working for a foreign exchange company.

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