Wallabies star retires one game short of milestone
NEWS: Wallabies fullback Andrew Kellaway has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 31, bringing the curtain down on a career that included 49 Test appearances for Australia.
Kellaway scored 14 tries for the Wallabies after making his international debut against France in Brisbane in 2021.
The former NSW Waratahs back confirmed the news in a post on Instagram, reflecting on 12 years in the game.
“Closing the curtain on 12 incredible years. Special people, special places and lots to remember,” Kellaway wrote.
“Big thank you to everyone who supported along the way and those that played a part. It’s been real.”
Kellaway was not selected for the Wallabies this year following the Waratahs’ struggles in Super Rugby and came off contract with the Sydney-based franchise at the end of the 2026 season.
However, the former Test star had already begun preparing for life beyond rugby, taking up part-time work at a foreign exchange company in 2024.
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Kellaway told nine.com.au in 2025 that he was excited about the next chapter of his career.
“My career after rugby in a weird way really excites me… try and excel and work your way up exactly like you did in rugby. Hopefully, it provides a bit of balance, and we’ll see where we go,” he said.
“It’s still a little bit like first day at school in the office at the moment. I don’t know what to do with my hands, and it’s a bit weird, but no, it’s good.”
Kellaway also joked about finding his feet in the corporate world, wondering whether he should write something on the office board to demonstrate that he was contributing.
Kellaway leaves behind impressive rugby career
In addition to representing Australia and the Waratahs, Kellaway played for the Melbourne Rebels, Counties Manukau, Northampton Saints and Green Rockets Tokatsu in Japan.
His talent was evident from an early age. He broke into The Scots College first XV while still in Year 10 before earning selection for Australian Schools and the national Under-20 side.
Kellaway announced himself on the international stage at the 2014 World Rugby Under-20 Championship, scoring 10 tries in five matches to set a tournament record jointly held by future All Blacks Julian Savea and Zac Guildford.
His career also included a stint with the Rebels, whose collapse in 2024 paved the way for his return to Sydney to be closer to his wife, Claudia, and their two young children.
After 49 Tests, 14 international tries and 12 years in professional rugby, Kellaway now turns his attention to life beyond the game.
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