Rob Purdham confirms his retirement - Rugby League news
Rob Purdham has officially confirmed his retirement from professional rugby league on December 8.
Previously, the player intended to move back to Cumbria for which he had to bid farewell to Harlequins RL. About his move, it was revealed that the 30-year-old English international took the step because he wanted to return to his family farm for some time.
It appeared he would only temporarily take a break and would return soon to offer his on-field services in the world of Rugby League but this confusion was not much prolonged as it was clarified with his retirement announcement.
While talking to reporters, the English loose forward explained and said, “I have enjoyed every minute of being a professional player and my 10 years in London will live with me forever. I have met and played with some very special people over the years
and feel very privileged to have done so. I wish London Broncos all the best for the future.”
He added, “The Testimonial has been very hard work for everyone involved and it would never have happened without a great committee. It has gone very well so far even without a Testimonial game, which we couldn't get the go-ahead from the club.”
Purham started his professional Rugby League career in 1999 with Whitehaven, where he played 53 games and scored 10 tries and earned a total of 104 points until he checked out in 2002 from the club to join Quins. The player’s profile reveals that he booted
a total 32 goals during his stay at his franchise.
His Rugby League journey was even more elaborate at Quins because the player went on the scoring spree at the club, where the major contribution from his side was through 167 goals. He also scored his only field goal here and earned a total of 495 points
with them.
The English international has had the honour of shouldering the responsibilities of a captain at both Harlequins and the English national team. His contributions were commendable in the world of rugby.It will be interesting to see that how well the player
plans for his future at the club.
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