Mainly used as a back rower during his NRL career, he also played in the centres. "While there have been setbacks I'm still so grateful for the opportunities rugby league has given me. "It's been a tough call to make because my goals were always to be a professional rugby league player," he said after telling his team-mates today. Michael Burgess is the football and rugby league writer for the Herald on Sunday. Ben Henry won't play again for the Warriors - but he will remain in a football-related role at the club.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 02, 2016 05:15 UTC