Three-time Samoa international Carlos Tuimavave, a cult hero at Super League outfit Hull FC, has officially announced his retirement from professional rugby league.<\/p>\n
Auckland-born Tuimavave, who represented Samoa on the international stage via his heritage, spent close to a decade with Hull.<\/p>\n
Joining the Black and Whites ahead of the 2016 campaign, the veteran formed part of the squad which won back-to-back Challenge Cups, and remained with the club until the end of the 2024 season.<\/p>\n
Racking up 182 appearances for FC across all competitions, he went on to play five games for Championship<\/a> side Featherstone Rovers in 2025 before heading back Down Under.<\/p>\n And a little over 12 months on from his final appearance for Fev, he has now hung up his boots.<\/p>\n Want more Love Rugby League? Add us as a preferred source on Google<\/a> and ensure you never miss our exclusives and breaking news!<\/p>\n Hull FC cult hero hangs up boots as retirement confirmed in emotional social media post<\/p>\n Tuimavave, who turned 34 in January, played 14 games in the NRL<\/a> between New Zealand Warriors and Newcastle Knights before heading to the UK when he linked up with Hull.<\/p>\n His post on Instagram reads: \u201cAfter 14 years in professional rugby league, and now returning home, I\u2019d like to officially announce my retirement from professional rugby league.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom a young age, I knew I wanted to be a rugby league player, and to make my debut for my hometown club the New Zealand Warriors was a dream come true.<\/p>\n \u201cThen a brief stint at the Newcastle Knights before spending the best part of a decade with Hull FC in the English Super League<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you for allowing me to represent your great clubs, it was truly an honour and privilege.\u201d<\/p>\n