Kevin Sinfield switches codes from Leeds Rhinos to Yorkshire Carnegie

Kevin Sinfield, the former England captain and one of rugby league's most decorated players, is to make a cross-code switch from Leeds to their rugby union sister club Yorkshire Carnegie, the two teams announced on Tuesday.

Sinfield, 34, joined Leeds aged 16 and led the club to six Super League titles, three World Club Challenge crowns and one Challenge Cup.

He has signed a two-year contract with Carnegie, beginning on Nov 1.

The announcement of his departure at the season's end follows Jamie Peacock's revelation last week that he is due to take up a management role at Hull KR, robbin…