Wallabies legend Will Genia retires at 37

Former Australia scrum-half Will Genia has retired from rugby at the age of 37, ending a remarkable career that made him one of the most respected Wallabies of his generation.

Genia, who played 110 Test matches, is Australia’s seventh most-capped player. He made his debut in 2009 and went on to represent his country for a decade before playing his final international game in 2019.

Genia was a key figure for the Queensland Reds, where he made more than 100 appearances and guided them to the 2011 Super Rugby title with a famous solo try in the final.

He also spent time in France with Stade Français and later played in Super Rugby for the Melbourne Rebels. In the final years of his career, he joined the Kintetsu Liners in Japan, where he also began taking on a coaching role.

The scrum-half featured in three Rugby World Cups and reached the 2015 final with the Wallabies. Over the years, he became known for his sharp passing, tactical kicking, and ability to control the pace of the game.

Genia also captained the Wallabies in three Tests, underlining the leadership role he played both on and off the field.

In announcing his retirement, Genia thanked his teammates, coaches, and fans, saying rugby had given him joy throughout his life.

"Thank you to the teams, my teammates, coaches, teachers, friends and all the wonderful people in the game who helped me, guided me, shaped me, included me, put up with me and made me better," Genia said on Instagram.

"Thank you to the fans for making the game what it is.

"Finally, thank you rugby for all the joy. It was always the game and then everything else."

Former Wallabies star Quade Cooper paid tribute, calling him a brother and praisin