Wests Tigers have today confirmed that utility back Justin Hunt has announced his retirement from the game due to injury, effective immediately.
A Tugun Seahawks junior, Hunt finishes his rugby league career with 22 appearances in six seasons, with time spent at the South Sydney Rabbitohs (2012-13), Parramatta Eels (2014), St George Illawarra Dragons (2015) and Wests Tigers (2016-17).
After making his Club debut for Wests Tigers mid-way through the 2016 season, Hunt was named in the Intrust Super Premiership Team of the Year and.
Hunt continued his strong form over to the 2017 season, before suffering the devastating leg and ankle injury in Round 10 of the Intrust Super Premiership season against the Bulldogs.
Having retired from the game, Hunt will now begin a career in real estate.
Wests Tigers would like to thank him for his service and wish him all the best in the future.
Wests Tigers 2025 Player Movements
| 2025 Gains | ||||||||||||||
| Jack Bird (St George Illawarra Dragons, 2026), Royce Hunt (Cronulla Sharks, 2027), Jarome Luai (Penrith Panthers, 2029), Terrell May (Sydney Roosters, 2027), Jeral Skelton (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 2026), Sunia Turuva (Penrith Panthers, 2027) | ||||||||||||||
| 2025 Losses | ||||||||||||||
| Solomon Alaimalo (rugby union), Asu Kepaoa (Penrith Panthers), Jordan Miller (released), Isaiah Papali'i (Penrith Panthers), Aidan Sezer (Hull FC), Jake Simpkin (Manly Sea Eagles), Junior Tupou (The Dolphins), Stefano Utoikamanu (Melbourne Storm) | ||||||||||||||
| Re-Signed | ||||||||||||||
| Will Craig (2025), Adam Doueihi (2025), Solomona Faataape (2025), Reuben Porter (2025) | ||||||||||||||
| Off Contract 2025 | ||||||||||||||
| Adam Doueihi, Josh Feledy, Justin Matamua, Brent Naden, Alex Seyfarth, Charlie Staines, Brandon Tumeth | ||||||||||||||
| Rumours | ||||||||||||||
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