Former Leeds Rhinos star Brett Delaney has announced his retirement from rugby league due to injury.

Delaney left Leeds following the 2018 Super League season, having required surgery on a facial injury in July of that year, joining Featherstone Rovers.

However, the one-time World Club Challenge champion saw the issue flare up again last month in a match against Halifax and has subsequently decided to call time on his career.

"Unfortunately it's not worked out and it looks like I will have to have another operation, but I've still really enjoyed the short time I've had [at Featherstone]," said Delaney, who also won four Super League titles.

@brettdelaney15 supplied us with a GIF too good to waste!

Here's a toast to a great player and a great bloke! All the best in retirement.#TogetherAsOne pic.twitter.com/3Yo06fRDjT

— Featherstone Rovers (@FevRovers) February 6, 2019