Stefan Ratchford to retire at the end of 2025

Warrington Wolves have confirmed that Stefan Ratchford will retire from the sport at the end of the 2025 season. 

The 37-year-old joined the Wire from Salford Red Devils in 2012 and has since gone on to carve out an incredible legacy at the club. 

Ratchford has made 357 appearances across 14 seasons, scoring 95 tries. His prolific goal-kicking over the years has seen him kick 647 goals making him sixth on the Club’s all time list. 

He is also sixth on the list of the Club’s all-time leading points scorers with 1676 and 16th on the Club’s all-time appearances list. 

He equalled the world record for 41 consecutive goals in 2024. 

Ratchford has lifted two Challenge Cups and a League Leaders’ Shield during his time at the Club, as well as captaining the side between 2023-24. He also received the Harry Sunderland trophy in the 2018 Grand Final. 

Overall, he has made 475 career appearances, including eight for England. He’s scored a staggering 1930 career points. 
Saturday’s game against Leigh Leopards will be Ratchford’s final home game at The Halliwell Jones Stadium before he takes up a new role within the Club at the end of the season. 

Everyone at Warrington Wolves has congratulated Ratchford on an outstanding career and wishes him all the best in his retirement. 

Stefan Ratchford said: “It’s been a massive privilege to have represented this club for so many years. 

“When I first arrived in 2012 I didn’t know if I’d last six months so to have been here for 14 years is a great feeling and it’s an unbelievable journey that I’ve had. 

“It probably hit me most this week when I was speaking to my eldest daughter about my last home game and she said that’s all she’s ever known me playing at The Halliwell Jones every other week. There’s sadness, but happiness and excitement also for what’s next. 

“I think once the boots are fully hung up I’ll reflect more on what I’ve been able to achieve here and it will truly hit me then. 

“I can’t thank the fans, my team mates, coaches, staff, the board, Simon Moran and everyone else involved at the club for taking me in from day one.”