BRADFORD BULLS forward James Donaldson has retired with immediate effect.
The 34-year-old made his professional debut for the Bulls aged just 17 in 2009 and went to make 79 appearances before joining Hull KR in 2015.
After three years as a Robin, the Cumbrian forward signed for Leeds Rhinos, where he spent seven seasons – lifting the Challenge Cup in 2020 and featuring in the 2022 Super League Grand Final.
A return to Bradford ahead of the 2025 Championship campaign followed, with Donaldson registering another 15 appearances as the Odsal outfit made a return to Super League.
Bradford’s chief executive, Jason Hirst, said: “James Donaldson embodies all that’s good in Rugby League and what it takes to be a true professional.
“Namely, his moral compass, integrity, focus, dedication, desire, determination, discipline, durability, toughness and sheer will to succeed which are all attributes that will ensure James continues to be successful in the next chapter of his working life.
“I could go on and on, but needless to say, he has the total respect of everyone at Bradford Bulls, not to mention our wider sport.
“Despite many injury setbacks, James has had a stellar career, across a number of clubs and I’m privileged to have watched him serve our club, so well, across two spells and I am proud to know him.”