Premiership-winning forward George Burgess has retired from rugby league effective immediately.

Throughout his career Burgess played 153 NRL games — 149 of them with the Rabbitohs where he won a premiership in 2014 alongside brothers Tom, Sam and Luke.

The 30-year-old announced his retirement via Instagram, revealing that injuries played a part in the decision.

“It is with a heavy heart that I officially announce my retirement from rugby league,” he wrote.

“It has been a dream come true to live out my boyhood dream and represent my family and country through my time especially at @ssfcrabbitohs and @englandrugbyleague.

“Unfortunately injuries ended my career before I would’ve liked but I am a happy man walking away from this beautiful game with my achievements.

“I want to thank all my coaches and team mates over the years who have helped me, along with my loving family and wife @joanna.m.burgess.

The English-born forward was etched into the history books 2013 when he and his three brothers took the field together for the Rabbitohs.

It was the first time four brothers had played in a first grade game together since 1910.

After leaving the Bunnies in 2018, Burgess returned to the UK to play for Super League side the Wigan Warriors however a serious hip injury cut his time short there

He signed a two-year deal with the Dragons but last month was released from the final year or his contract.

The 2013 Dally M Rookie of the Year only played four games NRL with the Dragons this year, spending majority of his time in New South Wales Cup.

FULL NRL TRANSFER CENTRE

BRONCOS

2023 squad:Jesse Arthars (2023), Logan Bayliss (2023), Kurt Capewell (2024), Patrick Carrigan (2024), Selwyn Cobbo (2025), Herbie Farnworth (2023), Thomas Flegler (2023), Payne Haas (2024), Kobe Hetherington (2025), Deloise Hoeter (2024), Corey Jensen (2023), Jock Madden (2024), Ezra Mam (2024), Deine Mariner (2024), Blake Mozer (2025), Tesi Niu (2023), Corey Oates (2023), Cory Paix (2023), Keenan Palasia (2023), Jordan Pereira (2023), Brendan Piakura (2024), Ethan Quai (2023), Adam Reynolds (2024), Jordan Riki (2024), TC Robati (2024), Kotoni Staggs (2025), Reece Walsh (2025), Billy Walters (2024), Xavier Willison (2025)

Development players:Josh Rodgers (2023), Tyson Smoothy (2023)

2023 gains:Reece Walsh (Warriors), Jesse Arthars (return from loan), Jock Madden (Wests Tigers)

2023 losses:Brenko Lee (Dolphins), David Mead (retired), Te Maire Martin (Warriors), Ryan James (retired), Tyson Gamble (Knights), Jake Turpin (Roosters), Zac Hosking (Panthers).

RAIDERS

2023 squad: Nick Cotric (2024), Jarrod Croker (2023, PO 2024), Jamal Fogarty (2024), Matt Frawley (2023), Emre Guler (2023), Corey Harawira-Naera (2025, PO 2026), Albert Hopoate (2023), Peter Hola (2023, MO 2024), Corey Horsburgh (2024, MO 2025), Sebastian Kris (2024), Ata Mariota (2024), Trey Mooney (2024), Josh Papalii (2024, MO 2025), Jordan Rapana (2023), Pasami Saulo (2024), Xavier Savage (2023), Brad Schneider (2023), James Schiller (2024), Harley Smith-Shields (2023), Tom Starling (2023, PO 2024), Joseph Tapine (2027), Matthew Timoko (2024), Adrian Trevilyan (2023), Semi Valemei (2024), Clay Webb (2023), Elliott Whitehead (2024), Jack Wighton (2023, PO 2024), Zac Woolford (2024), Hudson Young (2024)

Development players:Brandon Morkos (2024), Ethan Strange (2023), Jayden Clarkson (2023), Zane Dunford (2024)

Ongoing training players: Elijah Anderson, Michael Asomua, Jordan Martin, Hohepa Puru

2023 gains: Pasami Saulo (Knights)

2023 losses:Josh Hodgson (Eels), Adam Elliott (Knights), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Warriors), Ryan Sutton (Bulldogs)

Coach: Ricky Stuart (2025)

BULLDOGS

2023 squad:Josh Addo-Carr (2025), Paul Alamoti (2023), Corey Allan (2023), Jake Averillo (2023), Bailey Biondi-Odo (2023), Braidon Burns (2023), Matt Burton (2023, PO 2024), Declan Casey (2023), Brandon Clarke (2023), Andrew Davey (2024), Raymond Faitala-Mariner (2025), Kyle Flanagan (2023), Samuel Hughes (2023), Viliame Kikau (2026), Max King (2024), Jacob Kiraz (2024), Reed Mahoney (2026), Jayden Okunbor (2023), Tevita Pangai Jr (2024), Chris Patolo (2023), Franklin Pele (2023), Hayze Perham (2023), Jacob Preston (2024), Jeral Skelton (2023), Ryan Sutton (2025), Luke Thompson (2023), Jackson Topine (2023), Corey Waddell (2023)

Development players:Isaac Matalavea-Booth (2023), Iverson Matai (2023), Jordan Samrani (2023), Joseph O’Neill (2023)

2023 gains:Viliame Kikau (Panthers), Reed Mahoney (Eels), Ryan Sutton (Raiders)

2023 losses: Jack Hetherington (Knights), Josh Jackson (retirement), Jeremy Marshall-King (Dolphins), Paul Vaughan (Warrington), Matt Dufty (released), Ava Seumanufagai (released), Aaron Schoupp (Titans), Joe Stimson (Titans)

Coach: Cameron Ciraldo (2027)

SHARKS

2023 squad: Jayden Berrell (2023), Blayke Brailey (2026), Jesse Colquhoun (2024), Kade Dykes (2024), Dale Finucane (2025), Wade Graham (2023), Braden Hamlin-Uele (2024), Tom Hazelton (2024 PO 2025), Royce Hunt (2023), Nicho Hynes (2024), Matt Ikuvalu (2023), Sione Katoa (2023), Oregon Kaufusi (2024 MO 2025) William Kennedy (2023), Cameron McInnes (2025), Lachlan Miller (2023), Matt Moylan (2024), Ronaldo Mulitalo (2025), Briton Nikora (2025), Jesse Ramien (2023), Toby Rudolf (2024), Siosifa Talakai (2023), Siteni Taukamo (2024), Jensen Taumoepeau (CO 2023), Connor Tracey (2024), Braydon Trindall (2023), Jack Williams (2024), Teig Wilton (2023)

Development players:Josh Finau (2023),Kayal Iro (2024), Sam Stonestreet (2023)

2023 gains:Oregon Kaufusi (Eels)

2023 losses: Luke Metcalf (Warriors), Andrew Fifita (retired), Aiden Tolman (retired)

Coach:Craig Fitzgibbon (2024)

DOLPHINS

2023 squad:Euan Aitken (2024), Jesse Bromwich (2024), Kenny Bromwich (2025), JJ Collins (2023), Herman Ese’ese (2023), Poasa Faamausili (2023), Oliver Gildart (2023), Tom Gilbert (2025), Jamayne Isaako (2025), Robert Jennings (2024 MO 2025), Isaiya Katoa (2025), Felise Kaufusi (2025), Brenko Lee (2023), Edrick Lee (2024), Conelly Lemuelu (2024), Jeremy Marshall-King (2024), Anthony Milford (2024), Mark Nicholls (2024), Kodi Nikorima (2024), Sean O’Sullivan (2025), Ray Stone (2024), Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (2024), Mason Teague (2024 MO 2025), Valynce Te Whare (2024), Jarrod Wallace (2024)

Development players: Harrison Graham (2023), Jack Bostock (2023), Jeremiah Simbiken (2024 CO 2025), Michael Roberts (2023)

Coach: Wayne Bennett (2025)

 

TITANS

2023 squad:Jacob Alick (2023 CO 2024), Tanah Boyd (2024), AJ Brimson (2026), Jayden Campbell (2024), Erin Clark (2025), Tino Fa’asuamaleaui (2024 MO 2025, 2026), Beau Fermor (2026), David Fifita (2023), Sosefo Fifita (2025), Kieran Foran (2024), Moeaki Fotuaika (2024), Klese Haas (2024), Patrick Herbet (2023), Jaimin Joliffe (2024), Brian Kelly (2023), Alofi’ana Khan-Pereira (2023), Isaac Liu (2024), Greg Marzhew (2023), Sam McIntyre (2023), Phillip Sami (2024), Aaron Schoupp (2025), Toby Sexton (2024), Joe Stimson (2024), Paul Turner (2023), Sam Verrills (2024), Joseph Vuna (2023), Thomas Weaver (2024)

Development players: Iszac Fa’asuamaleaui (2025), Josiah Pahulu (2023), Keano Kini (2024), Tony Francis (2024)

2023 gains:Kieran Foran (Sea Eagles), Sam Verrills (Roosters), Aaron Schoupp (Titans), Joe Stimson (Bulldogs)

2023 losses:Jarrod Wallace (Dolphins), Jamayne Isaako (Dolphins), Corey Thompson (retirement), Herman Ese’ese (Dolphins), Sam Lisone (Leeds)

Coach: Justin Holbrook (2024)

 

SEA EAGLES

2023 squad:Josh Aloiai (2025), Morgan Boyle (2023), Ethan Bullemor (2023), Daly Cherry-Evans (2025), Lachlan Croker (2024), Ben Condon (2025), Latu Fainu (TBC), Samuela Fainu (TBC), Viliame Fifita (2024), Zac Fulton (2025), Reuben Garrick (2027), Morgan Harper (2023), Sean Keppie (2026), Tolutau Koula (2024), Karl Lawton (2024), Haumole Olakau’ata (2025), Brad Parker (2023), Taniela Paseka (2024), Jason Saab (2026), Josh Schuster (2024), Toafofoa Sipley (2023), Ben Trbojevic (2023), Jake Trbojevic (2026), Tom Trbojevic (2026), Kelma Tuilagi (2025), Christian Tuipulotu (2024), Alec Tuitavake (2023), Raymond Vaega (2023), Kaeo Weekes (2023)

Development players: Fletcher Myers (2024), Gordon Chan Kum Tong (2023), Jacob Sykes (2023), Jamie Humphreys (2023)

Train & trial players: Nathaniel Roche, Troy Dargan, Jackson Ferris, Austin Dias

Joshua Stuckey, James Uesele, Charlie Thompson, Cameron Brown, Saneli Augustino, Jake Toby, Cooper Johns

2023 gains: Kelma Tuilagi (Tigers), Ben Condon (Cowboys)

2023 losses: Kieran Foran (Titans), Dylan Walker (Warriors), Martin Taupau (unsigned), Andrew Davey (Bulldogs)

Coach: Anthony Seibold (2025)

STORM

2023 squad:Grant Anderson (2023), Nelson Asofa-Solomona (2023), Joe Chan (2024 MO 2025), Xavier Coates (2026), Thomas Eisenhuth (2023, CO 2024), Harry Grant (2025 PO 2026), Jordan Grant (2023), Jack Howarth (2027), Jahrome Hughes (2026), Dean Ieremia (2023), George Jennings (2023), Tui Kamikamica (2023), Eliesa Katoa (2024) Josh King (2023), Trent Loeiro (2025), Alec MacDonald (2025), Nick Meaney (2023), Tepai Moeroa (2023), Cameron Munster (2027), Jayden Nikorima (2023), Justin Olam (2026), Ryan Papenhuyzen (2025), Jonah Pezet (2023), Marion Seve (2024), Tariq Sims (2023), Reimis Smith (2024), Will Warbrick (2023), Christian Welch (2025 MO 2026), Tyran Wishart (2023)

Development players:Cole Geyer (2023), Sualauvi Faalogo (2024 CO 2025), Tristan Powell (2024)

2023 gains: Eliesa Katoa (Warriors), Tariq Sims (Dragons), Joe Chan (Catalans), Aaron Pene (Warriors)

2023 losses:Felise Kaufusi (Dolphins), Brandon Smith (Roosters), Jesse Bromwich (Dolphins), Kenny Bromwich (Dolphins), David Nofoaluma (Wests Tigers - returning from loan)

Coach: Crag Bellamy (2023)

 

KNIGHTS

2023 squad:Bradman Best (2024), Jayden Brailey (2025), Adam Clune (2023), Matt Croker (2024), Adam Elliott (2025), Lachlan Fitzgibbon (2023), Tyson Frizell (2023), Dane Gagai (2024), Tyson Gamble (2024), Jack Hetherington (2025), Bailey Hodgson (2023), Hymel Hunt (2023), Jack Johns (2023), Brodie Jones (2023), Kurt Mann (2023), Krystian Mapapalangi (2024), Kalyn Ponga (2027), Chris Randall (2023), Daniel Saifiti (2026), Jacob Saifiti (2024), Simi Sasagi (2024), Leo Thompson (2025), Enari Tuala (2023), Dominic Young (2023)

Development players:Chris Vea’ila (2023), Kobe Rugless (2023), Miles Martin (2023), Tavita Toloi (2023)

2023 gains: Adam Elliott (Raiders), Jack Hetherington (Bulldogs), Tyson Gamble (Broncos)

2023 losses:David Klemmer (TBC), Mitchell Barnett (Warriors), Jake Clifford (Super League) Edrick Lee (Dolphins), Jirah Momoisea (Eels), Tex Hoy (Hull FC), Jake Clifford (Hull FC), Anthony Milford (Dolphins), Sauaso Sue (Hull KR), Pasami Saulo (Raiders)

Coach: Adam O’Brien (2024)

COWBOYS

2023 squad:Jake Bourke (2023),Thomas Chester (2024), Reuben Cotter (2025), Tom Dearden (2024), Scott Drinkwater (2027), Mitchell Dunn (2023), Brendan Elliott (2023), Kyle Feldt (2024), Brendan Frei (CO 2023), Jack Gosiewski (2023), Jake Granville (2023), Ben Hampton (2023), Coen Hess (2024), Peta Hiku (2023), Valentine Holmes (2025), Luciano Leilua (2025), Jordan Lipp (2023), Heilum Luki (2024, PO 2025), Jordan McLean (2023), Laitia Moceidreke (2023), Jeremiah Nanai (2023), Griffin Neame (2025), Riley Price (2023), Reece Robson (2023), Taniela Sadrugu (2023), James Tamou (2023), Murray Taulagi (2026), Jason Taumalolo (2027), Jamayne Taunoa-Brown (2023), Chad Townsend (2024), Gehamat Shibasaki (2023)

Development players:Jai Hansen (2024), Jodeci Baker-Tiraha (2024), Ragarive Wavik (2023)

2023 gains: James Tamou (Tigers),Jack Gosiewski (Dragons)

2023 losses: Connelly Lemuelu (Dolphins), Tom Gilbert (Dolphins), Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow (Dolphins), Ben Condon (Sea Eagles), Brendan Frei (unsigned)

Coach:Todd Payten (2023)

 

EELS

2023 squad:Jakob Arthur (2024), Daejarn Asi (2024), Waqa Blake (2023), Dylan Brown (2023), Nathan Brown (2023), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (2025), Bryce Cartwright (2023), Matt Doorey (2024), Haze Dunster (2024 MO 2025), Clint Gutherson (2025), Wiremu Greig (2023), Josh Hodgson (2023 CO 2024), J’maine Hopgood (2024), Shaun Lane (2026), Samuel Loizou (2023), Makahesi Makatoa (2024), Ryan Matterson (2026), Jirah Momoisea (2024), Mitchell Moses (2023, PO 2024), Jack Murchie (2024), Ofahiki Ogden (2023 CO 2024), Junior Paulo (2026), Will Penisini (2023), Mitch Rein (2023), Ky Rodwell (2024), Sean Russell (2024), Bailey Simonsson (2023 PO 2024), Maika Sivo (2023)

Development players: Blaize Talagi (2024), Uinitoni Mataele (2023), Zac Cini (2024)

2023 gains: Josh Hodgson (Raiders), J’maine Hopgood (Panthers), Jirah Momoisea (Knights), Jack Murchie (Warriors), Daejarn Asi (Warriors)

2023 losses:Marata Niukore (Warriors), Isaiah Papali’i (Wests Tigers), Oregon Kaufusi (Sharks), Reed Mahoney (Bulldogs), Ray Stone (Dolphins), Tom Opacic (Hull KR), Hayze Perham (released), David Hollis (released)

Coach: Brad Arthur (2024)

PANTHERS

2023 squad:Eddie Blacker (2023), Nathan Cleary (2027), Jack Cogger (2023), Stephen Crichton (2023), Dylan Edwards (2024), James Fisher-Harris (2026), Luke Garner (2024), Zac Hosking (2024), Thomas Jenkins (2023), Mitch Kenny (2024), Spencer Leniu (2023), Moses Leota (2024), Jarome Luai (2024), Soni Luke (2023), Liam Martin (2023), Taylan May (2024), Tyrone Peachey (2023), Lindsay Smith (2024), Chris Smith (2023), Scott Sorensen (2023), Izack Tago (2025), Brian To’o (2023), Sunia Turuva (2024), Isaah Yeo (2024), Matt Eisenhuth (2024)

Development players:Ativalu Lisati (2023), Liam Henry (2023), Mavrik Geyer (2023), Niwhai Puru (2023)

2023 gains:Jack Cogger (Huddersfield), Luke Garner (Tigers), Zac Hosking (Broncos), Tyrone Peachey (Tigers)

2023 losses:Api Koroisau (Wests Tigers), Viliame Kikau (Bulldogs), Isaiya Katoa (Dolphins), Robert Jennings (Dolphins), J’maine Hopgood (Eels), Sean O’Sullivan (Dolphins), Charlie Staines (Tigers)

Coach:Ivan Cleary (2027)

DRAGONS

2023 squad:Talatau Amone (2024), Jack Bird (2024 MO 2025), Billy Burns (2023), Jack de Belin (2023, PO 2024), Matthew Feagai (2024), Max Feagai (2024), Tyrell Fuimaono (2023), Ben Hunt (2025), Jaiyden Hunt (2024), Josh Kerr (2023), Blake Lawrie (2023), Zac Lomax (2026), Moses Mbye (2023), Tautau Moga (2023), Francis Molo (2024), Michael Molo (2023 MO 2024), Zane Musgrove (2023), Cody Ramsey (2024), Mikaele Ravalawa (2023 PO 2024), Tyrell Sloan (2024), Jaydn Su’A (2024), Moses Suli (2024), Jayden Sullivan (2025), Nick Lui Toso (2023), Aaron Woods (PO 2023)

Development players:Connor Muhleisen (2023), Jackson Chereb (2024), Josh Coric (2024)

2023 gains:Zane Musgrove (Tigers), Nick Lui-Toso (Northern Pride - QRL)

2023 losses: Jackson Ford (Warriors), Jack Gosiewski (Cowboys), Andrew McCullough (retired), Josh McGuire (Warrington), George Burgess (retired)

Coach:Anthony Griffin (2023)

 

RABBITOHS

2023 squad: Jai Arrow (2024), Zane Bijorac (CO 2023), Tom Burgess (2023), Jed Cartwright (2023), Michael Chee-Kam (2023), Damien Cook (2023), Campbell Graham (2024), Siliva Havili (2023), Dean Hawkins (2023), Jacob Host (2023), Lachlan Ilias (2025), Alex Johnston (2025), Terrell Kalo Kalo (2023), Richie Kennar (CO 2023), Liam Knight (2023), Keaon Koloamatangi (2024), Benjamin Lovett (2024), Peter Mamouzelos (2024), Taane Milne (2024), Latrell Mitchell (2023), Shaquai Mitchell (2024), Davvy Moale (2025), Cameron Murray (2025), Hame Sele (2023), Daniel Suluka-Fifita (2025), Blake Taaffe (2023), Isaiah Tass (2024), Tevita Tatola (2024), Leon Te Hau (2024), Izaac Thompson (2024), Cody Walker (2023)

Development players:Jye Gray (2024), Tallis Duncan (2023), Tyrone Munro (2023)

2023 gains:N/A

2023 losses: Mark Nicholls (Dolphins), Kodi Nikorima (Dolphins), Jaxson Paulo (Roosters)

Coach: Jason Demetriou (2023)

 

ROOSTERS

2023 squad:Renouf Atoni (2023), Fletcher Baker (2023), Egan Butcher (2023), Nat Butcher (2024), Lindsay Collins (2026), Angus Crichton (2024), Tukupa Hau Tapuha (2023), Drew Hutchison (2023), Luke Keary (2024), Joseph Manu (2024), Terrell May (2023), Paul Momirovski (2024), Jaxson Paulo (2023, CO 2024), Victor Radley (2023), Billy Smith (2023), Brandon Smith (2024 PO 2025), Sandon Smith (2024), Joseph Suaalii (2023, PO 2024), James Tedesco (2024), Daniel Tupou (2023), Sitili Tupouniua (2024), Jake Turpin (2023), Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (2023), Sam Walker (2023), Connor Watson (2023), Naufahu Whyte (2024), Joshua Wong (2024)

Development players: Sandon Smith (2024), Thomas Deakin (2023), Vuate Karawalevu (2023)

2023 gains: Brandon Smith (Storm), Jaxson Paulo (2024), Jake Turpin (2023)

2023 losses: Siosiua Taukeiaho (Catalans Dragons), Daniel Suluka-Fifita (Rabbitohs), Oliver Gildart (Wests Tigers - returning from loan), Sam Verrills (Titans)

Coach:Trent Robinson (2028)

WARRIORS

2023 squad:Bunty Afoa (2023), Tom Ale (2023), Mitchell Barnett (2025), Rocco Berry (2024), Josh Curran (2024), Wayde Egan (2024), Addin Fonua-Blake (2026), Jackson Ford (2024), Tohu Harris (2024), Shaun Johnson (2023), Otukinekina Kepu (2024), Valingi Kepu (2024), Edward Kosi (2023), Freddy Lussick (2024), Te Maire Martin (2025), Luke Metcalf (2025), Marcelo Montoya (2023), Ben Murdoch-Masila (2023), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (2025), Marata Niukore (2026), Taniela Otukolo (2024), Adam Pompey (2023), Bayley Sironen (2023), Jazz Tevaga (2024), Viliami Vailea (2025), Ronald Volkman (2025), Dylan Walker (2025), Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (2024), Brayden Williame (2024)

Development players:Ali Leiataua (2024), Demitric Sifakula (2023), Jacob Laban (2024), Zyon Maiu’u (2024)

2023 gains:Marata Niukore (Eels), Luke Metcalf (Sharks), Dylan Walker (Sea Eagles), Mitchell Barnett (Knights), Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad (Raiders), Te Maire Martin (Broncos), Jackson Ford (Dragons), Brayden Williame (rugby union)

2023 losses: Euan Aitken (Dolphins), Reece Walsh (Broncos), Eliesa Katoa (released), Aaron Pene (released), Jack Murchie (Eels)

Coach: Andrew Webster (2025)

TIGERS

2023 squad: Shawn Blore (2024), Luke Brooks (2023), Adam Doueihi (2023), Sione Fainu (2024), Asu Kepaoa (2024), Apisai Koroisau (2024 MO 2025), Daine Laurie (2023), Ken Maumalo (2023, PO 2024), Rua Ngatikaura (2024), Brent Naden (2025), David Nofoaluma (2025), Joe Ofahengaue (2025), Isaiah Papali’i (2025), Fonua Pole (2025), Triston Reilly (2024), Apisalome Saukuru (2023), Alex Seyfarth (2023), Jake Simpkin (2024), Tuki Simpkins (2023), Will Smith (2023), Charlie Staines (2023), Tommy Talau (2023), Starford To’a (2024), Brandon Tumeth (2024), Junior Tupou (2024), Alex Twal (2024), Stefano Utoikamanu (2024 MO 2025), Justin Matamua (2025)

Development players:Christian Ma’anaima (2023), Josh Feledy (2023), Kitione Kautoga (2023)

2023 gains:Apisai Koroisau (Panthers), Isaiah Papali’i (Eels), David Nofoaluma (Storm - return from loan), Charlie Staines (Panthers), Will Smith (Hull FC)

2023 losses: Jackson Hastings (Knights), Luke Garner (Panthers), James Tamou (Cowboys), Kelma Tuilagi (Sea Eagles), Zane Musgrove (Dragons), Tyrone Peachey (Panthers), Oliver Gildart (Dolphins)

Coach: Tim Sheens (2024)