Premiership-winning St George Illawarra veteran Ben Creagh has announced his retirement after succumbing to a chronic knee injury.

The 31-year-old has managed just three games this season.

“I have loved my time playing rugby league for the Dragons but unfortunately my hand has been forced with the knee injury getting worse over the course of this season,” Creagh said.

“It has been hard decision to make with my heart willing me on to continue playing first-grade for this great club but deep down I know this is the right decision to make.

“I have been so lucky being a local junior to have represented the Dragons and will retire at the end of the season with a lot of fond memories.”