LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Castleford Tigers stalwart and skipper, Paul McShane, is set to hang up his boots at the end of the 2024 Super League season, bringing an end to a glittering rugby league career.
The 34-year-old has racked up an impressive 324 appearances in the Super League so far, leaving a lasting legacy at the club he has called home for nine years.
McShane's final home game for the Tigers will be a momentous occasion, as they take on the Leigh Leopards this Friday under the floodlights.
Rugby league fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports+ from 8pm, as the veteran hooker bids farewell to the Castleford faithful.
Since making the switch from Wakefield to Castleford back in 2015, McShane has been a linchpin for the Tigers, playing a pivotal role in their success over the years.
His standout performance in the 2017 season, where the Tigers clinched the League Leaders' Shield and made it to the Grand Final, will go down in rugby league folklore.
The seasoned campaigner earned his England debut in 2021, capping off a remarkable career that saw him scoop the prestigious Man of Steel award in a disrupted 2020 season.
Reflecting on his decision to retire, McShane expressed his gratitude to the club that helped shape him into the player he is today.
"I owe everything to this club and the amazing supporters.
It's been a dream come true to wear the Castleford jersey, and I couldn't be more thankful for the journey.
As I hang up my boots, I know that I've given it my all, and I'm proud to walk away on my own terms," said McShane.
As McShane prepares to bow out of the game, rugby league fans are sure to salute a true icon of the sport.
From battling it out in the trenches to leading from the front, McShane's legacy will live on in the annals of rugby league history.
So, grab your popcorn and tune in to witness a sporting legend bid adieu to the game he loves on Friday night.