Saints' Percival to retire at end of 2026 Super League season
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St Helens and former England international centre Mark Percival has announced his retirement from rugby league. The decision will conclude his playing career at the end of the 2026 Super League season.
Percival has spent his career playing for St Helens within the top-tier Super League competition, alongside representing the England national team. His upcoming retirement marks the departure of a long-standing centre from both club and international rugby league.
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BBC Sport (GB)Immediate retirement timeline focusing on the end of the current season
Sky Sports (GB)Long-term announcement specifying the conclusion of the 2026 Super League season
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