Hunslet confirm player exits: Captain and goal-kicking pivot among players leaving

Others leaving the club are Cameron Berry, Kiedan Hartley, Sion Jones, Kieron Moran, Ethan O’Hanlon, Jordan Paga, Joe Summers, Patrick Walker and Richard Wilkinson, along with physio Ellie France and strength and conditioning coach Iuean Fairclough.

Straugheir joined Hunslet four years ago and scored 21 tries in 65 appearances, but suffered a season-ending broken arm in July.

He waid: “I’ve had a great four seasons here and I’ve loved my time with Hunslet.

“I didn’t really know what to expect when I came here, but I quickly found it’s a real family club, and I wish everyone here all the best.”

Former Dewsbury Rams and Sheffield Eagles half-back Walker came out of retirement to join Hunslet in June.

Kilshaw said: “As always at this time of year we say goodbye to some players who are going on to pastures new and others who are finishing playing for good.

“We have a couple of lads we are still in talks with and some more recruitment to share with our loyal fan base during the next few months.

“Everyone who is leaving goes with our best wishes; we have given opportunities to some which they have taken well, while others have served us over a longer period.

“It’s a privilege to represent Hunslet and it has been a privilege to coach those players.”

Confirmed signings so far include Nathan Newbound, Jordan Bull and Tyler Walton from Midlands Hurricanes and Cornwall’s former Hunslet hooker Nathan Conroy.