“I understand that okay, we’ve missed that element of it, but you’ve gone and struck him,” Klein replied. “He was holding me and then pushed me over, he was holding me in the scrum literally the whole time,” Hunt said to referee Ashley Klein after being cited for throwing punches at his opponent behind play. Hunt was involved in a confrontation with Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh earlier this season that resulted in the Sharks' enforcer being sent to the sin bin and a hilarious war of words erupting afterwards. Hunt's new deal comes a year after he signed a one-year extension to remain at Cronulla during his impressive 2022 campaign. We all believe and trust in what we’re doing, so we’re all keen to stick around.” I’m looking forward to working off the back of that and to having another big year. “From that I got selected for Samoa and we did what we did. “Fitzy put some trust in me and I’m very grateful for that,” Hunt said. This form earned him selection in Samoa’s side for the Rugby League World Cup at the end of last year which made it all the way through to the final.

✍️ Royce Hunt has extended his stay in the Shire! #UpUp However, Hunt returned to his best last year, winning 13 of the 19 matches he featured in and scoring three tries, busting 33 tackles and averaging 86 running metres per game. The prop went on to play 14 games during the Covid-affected season, before an injury-plagued 2021 saw him reduced to just two appearances in the NRL.

“He’s worked very hard on himself, has potential for even more and we also think he’s shown a real care and respect for his teammates and club.”Īfter making a sole appearance for Canberra in 2017, Hunt appeared to be lost to the game before finally landing at the Sharks in 2020. “We are proud of Royce’s effort and development over the last 12 months,” the coach said. Since joining the club three years ago, Hunt has established himself as a key member of Craig Fitzgibbon’s forward pack. MORE: Christian Welch weighs in on possible NRL expansion in the future

The Samoan international has signed a two-year extension which will keep him at the Sharks until at least the end of the 2025 season. “I’m very excited, my preference was to stay here, I genuinely love this club and what we’re building, so I’m happy to be on board and to be a part of that success,” Hunt said. Royce Hunt has extended his stay in the Shire to continue Cronulla’s impressive recent recruitment drive.

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