He is retiring at the end of the RU season - hopefully he can guide them to promotion

has he given a reason for this?

He's 72 years old.

Reading between the lines they want to build a new side and perhaps his age and only being able to do one more season doesn't fit into their longer term strategy.

He also said he had been on the go since November 2014 so maybe he is just knackered too

Rugby Union.

In all seriousness, I am led to believe this was his decision and not Carnegie wanting to let him go.

Do you think he will work for us? Could do with some more leaders in the dressing room

Whoever he works for going forward they will be recruiting a real asset into their organisation.

Job going at Super League, I understand........or maybe Toronto.

Wish him all the luck in whatever he decides to do next. I hope it's at Leeds in some capacity, or at the very least within the sport. As said above, he will be an asset to anybody, wherever he ends up.

Hopefully GH will have the sense to bring him in and mentor him, to replace himself going forward.

Kevin has been a person of the highest integrity and honesty.
An inspiration and role model to all within and without the sport.
I wish him well, and hope that at some time Leeds Rugby will be able to employ his off field gifts to both his and the club's advantage.
All the best, Kevin and thank you for the pleasure you have given me.

Yep.

Probably already been agreed.

I bloody well hope so.

Sinfield's statement refers to opportunities for a "life after rugby", so I wouldn't expect to see him stay within the sport in an administrative capacity.

As for timing, it could be that these opportunities have a narrow window and it was either now or never. Can't see that Carnegie would be pushing him out the door, given he's been one of their better players in the second half of the season.

something must have come up job wise I think .Best wishes to him which ever road he goes down

I wish you well Kevin. Thanks for the Memories and your dedication to us.

As Sal said on the other page he has been pretty much on the go since Nov 2014. I always thought it'd be tough at his age to pretty much jump into a RU season just weeks after SL ended without a significant break. After 20 years without really any lengthy injury absences his body must be crying out for a rest.

Maybe he's seen Leeds' struggles and he wants to come back and help (in a non playing role) fingers crossed.

Peacock said the other day that he considered an offer to play for Toronto this year but opted not to in the end.

6 months at Leeds under McD then in the hot seat for next season with McD moving upstairs.

That was always the plan, it's just happened a year earlier than planned.

I plan on going to church on sunday for the first time since my 5 year old was christened, I will pray this is true

Still subject to planning permission I believe , The stadium is going to undergo a massive rebuild so maybe GH feels he will be very busy and needs a bit of assistance

Kevin is a very clever man and he is a person that i would love to see replace Blake Solly after his recent departure to South Sydney

Doesn't he want some sort of role that involves both clubs Rhinos and Carnegie? If it isn't a coaching job maybe something working alongside GH

I was thinking Special Ambassador to the UN would suit him?

Or Middle East Peace Envoy perhaps?

There are so many ways in which his natural skills, intelligence and superior leadership qualities may be utilised.