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‘It’s been real’: Wallabies star’s no-fuss retirement

Andrew Kellaway won't get the chance to reach 50 caps for the Wallabies after announcing his rugby retirement one Test short of the milestone.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 5:56 AM
‘It’s been real’: Wallabies star’s no-fuss retirement
Key Things to Know
  • Andrew Kellaway has announced his retirement from professional rugby via social media.
  • The 31-year-old back represented the Wallabies in 49 Tests between 2021 and 2025.
  • Kellaway's two-year contract with Rugby Australia and the NSW Waratahs concluded at the end of 2026.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Wallabies fullback and winger Andrew Kellaway has announced his retirement from rugby on social media after a 12-year professional career. The 31-year-old made the announcement on Instagram ahead of his 31st birthday, marking the conclusion of his two-year contract with Rugby Australia and the Waratahs.

Kellaway played 49 Test matches for Australia between 2021 and 2025, with his final appearance coming against Ireland in November 2025. Across his Super Rugby career, he featured for the Melbourne Rebels and had two separate stints with the Waratahs.

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