Halfpenny was initially a member of the Ospreys academy who let him go due to issues about his dimension.
He signed for Cardiff Blues forward of the 2007-08 season and performed for Cardiff RFC and the then Cardiff Blues between 2007 and 2014.
“I will be endlessly grateful to Cardiff for giving me the chance to hitch the academy and begin my skilled profession,” mentioned Halfpenny.
“I immediately felt at residence and can at all times look again at my time at Cardiff as among the most memorable years of my life.”
Throughout that seven-year stint, Halfpenny made 87 appearances and scored 568 factors, successful the Amlin [now European] Problem Cup and [now defunct] Anglo-Welsh Cup.
He signed for Toulon in 2014, successful the 2015 European Champions Cup with the French aspect earlier than returning to Wales with Scarlets in 2017, spending six seasons in Llanelli.
Halfpenny travelled to New Zealand to hitch Crusaders in 2024 earlier than linking up with Harlequins the next 12 months.
After being concerned as a kicking coach for Wales’ summer time tour of Japan in 2025, Halfpenny returned to Cardiff with a short-term contract in September 2025 as a kicking coach and participant and that deal was prolonged till the top of the season.
He performed his first recreation for the Blue and Blacks in 4,347 days when he confronted Ulster within the win in December 2025 and likewise featured towards the identical opposition the next month.
That look off the bench in Belfast throughout the 21-14 defeat may very well be his ultimate skilled match, if Halfpenny is just not concerned in Cardiff’s two remaining United Rugby Championship (URC) matches towards Glasgow and Stormers or any additional play-off video games.
“It is a particular membership and to have the ability to end my taking part in profession the place I began means a lot,” mentioned Halfpenny.
“I’ve given all the things to rugby, and in return, it is given me greater than I may ever have dreamed of.
“It is by no means going to be straightforward to say goodbye however I am ending with an immense sense of satisfaction and gratitude.”
