Wests Tigers confirm co-captain and five-eighth Jarome Luai will leave the club at the end of the NRL season. The Tigers say the decision is reached by mutual agreement, with Luai released from the final year of his contract. Multiple outlets report that Luai is speaking publicly for the first time since announcing his early exit. The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and Brisbane Times also say Luai has signed with Parramatta for the 2027 season. Across the reports, the common focus is the club’s confirmation that his departure will occur at season’s end, rather than at an earlier point, and that contract arrangements are being finalised through agreement between the player and the Tigers. While the outlets differ in emphasis between the club statement and Luai’s live address, they align on the key points: Luai’s departure from Wests Tigers is confirmed; it involves release from his remaining contract term; and he has a future playing commitment with Parramatta beginning in 2027.