Leader, outstanding & professional: Tributes for retiring Hull forward Gareth Ellis

Drew Darbyshire

Tributes have poured in for Hull forward Gareth Ellis, who has announced his retirement from the game.

The 39-year-old has confirmed his retirement from the game for good after a first class 21-year playing career.

Ellis finished on 477 career appearances for Wakefield, Leeds and Wests Tigers – including 33 international caps for Great Britain and England.

The tributes have poured in for Ellis…

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