Melbourne Storm prop Christian Welch has confirmed his premature retirement from the NRL just weeks out from the opening of ...

Melbourne Storm forward Christian Welch has announced his retirement from the NRL, with the forward reportedly struggling so ...

Melbourne Storm veteran Christian Welch has confirmed his immediate retirement from the NRL after 10 seasons in which he ...

Take the team that made it to the grand final in 2024, throw in one of the NRL's most promising front-rowers, and you have a genuine premiership threat on your hands in Melbourne.

The 30 year old - who captained the side in the 2023 season - played for the Storm for 10 years, overcoming three ACL knee injuries and a ruptured achilles tendon to reach 163 first grade appearances.

Former skipper and star prop Christian Welch feels he could miss out on another Melbourne NRL premiership after being forced ...

Melbourne Storm forward Christian Welch has today announced his retirement from rugby league with immediate effect.

Storm prop Christian Welch has opened up on the debilitating back injury that forced him into medical retirement with two years remaining on his Melbourne contract.

The playing future of Melbourne Storm forward Christian Welch is in doubt with the one-time Queensland Origin forward ...

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