Five-time Super League winner Makinson to retire at end of 2026 campaign
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Tommy Makinson, a five-time Super League champion and current winger for the Catalans Dragons, has announced that he will retire from rugby league at the conclusion of the 2026 season.
The upcoming campaign will mark the final chapter of a decorated career in the sport for the veteran player, who has achieved significant success throughout his time in the Super League.
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BBC Sport (GB)Immediate retirement announcement without specifying the final campaign year in the headline.
Sky Sports (GB)Specific focus on the retirement occurring at the end of the 2026 campaign.
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