State of Mind twitter ambassador and St. Helens rugby league legend Paul Wellens has announced his immediate retirement from the sport due to a hip injury
St Helens legend Paul Wellens has announced his immediate retirement from rugby league because of a hip injury.
Wellens will take up a coaching position at Langtree Park as part of Keiron Cunningham’s staff.
The 35-year-old full-back spent his entire career with Saints since his debut in 1998, making 495 appearances and scoring more than 1,000 points.
The former Great Britain and England international won every domestic honour during 17 years as a player.
Wellens, who held Super League’s appearance record until being overtaken by Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield earlier this month, captained Saints to a League Leaders’ Shield and Grand Final double last season
State of Mind twitter ambassadors will be retweeting messages for State of Mind during the next week leading to the State of Mind round 20 in Super League
State of Mind would like to wish Paul all the very best wishes in his new career direction and thank him profusely for all his help in the past State of Mind round of fixtures!