Wests Tigers enforcer Royce Hunt on the 2026 season and life after footy

Wests Tigers enforcer Royce Hunt joins Fletch and Michael Carayannis to discuss the Tigers’ interrupted 2026 season, the young guns to watch coming through the club, what makes representing Samoa so special, and what life could look like after his playing career.

00:00 – How is his recovery progressing from his pec injury?

02:00 – Was the Jarome Luai situation a distraction for the Tigers midway through the season, and how did he feel about Adam Doueihi not playing?

03:30 – The Tigers have shown plenty of promise — why have they struggled to string a full season together?

05:30 – Is he aware of the changes around big men in the game, and should the NRL reconsider its current fine system?

07:00 – What is it like being part of the RLPA?

08:30 – Are players fully aware of the new rule changes coming into the game?

09:30 – Is there a chance of playing in the Rugby League World Cup, and how does he think Samoa will go?

11:30 – How emotional is it to represent Samoa?

13:00 – Royce Hunt and United We Ride with Harley-Davidson

14:30 – Has he always been into motorbikes?

15:30 – What does he get up to outside of footy?