He grew up in Belle Isle, Leeds, and played junior rugby with Hunslet Parkside.

[5] Reittie played for York City Knights in Championship 1 having started out as a professional with Doncaster.

[6] York City Knights had expressed an interest in the Leeds brought up winger, but he opted for their Championship One rivals Hunslet.

[6] He played for Hunslet Parkside as a junior,[6] the same club as dual-code international Jason Robinson.

[8][9] In December 2015, Rettie represented Jamaica in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup qualifiers.