Wakefield Trinity great Jay Pitts lands new role in rugby league after recent retirement

Following the confirmation of his retirement from rugby league, modern-day Wakefield Trinity great Jay Pitts has landed a new career venture.

Pitts, who ended his near two-decade career with a Grand Final trophy lift at Old Trafford in October, hung up his boots after a total of nine years at Belle Vue, though they occurred across two stints.

The loose forward will remain at Wakefield, taking up a role as the club’s pathways and transition manager, with his focus being on up-and-coming players, ensuring they are well prepared before they make the step up to Super League level.

That new role was already confirmed, but it has now been revealed that the 36-year-old will also become an agent within the sport.

Joining the team at Distinct Rugby, an agency that already has former players Iestyn Harris and Kevin Brown on their books, Pitts will deal with player contract negotiations, movements and everything in between.

Distinct’s announcement of Pitts stated: “Having only just stepped off the field, he understands what today’s players are going through better than anyone.

“That includes the pressure, contract decisions and the transition beyond the game. Jay brings that first-hand experience to every player he works with.”