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Starford To’a to depart Wests Tigers at end of 2026

The Wests Tigers can confirm that Starford To’a will depart the Club at the conclusion of the 2026 NRL season, after agreeing to join the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. 

Originally contracted through until the end of 2028, the Wests Tigers and To’a have mutually agreed to his release to take up this new opportunity.

After making his Wests Tigers debut in Round 3 of the 2022 season – becoming Wests Tiger #253 – the Tongan international has gone on to make 66 appearances for the Club.

The 25-year-old will see out his fifth and final season at Concord, remaining an important member of the Benji Marshall’s squad for the 2026 campaign.

Wests Tigers NRL Head Coach, Benji Marshall thanked To’a for his contribution to the Club.

"We’re really grateful for what Star has done for the Club over a number of years,” Marshall said.

“We’re glad to have him with us until the end of this season and we wish him all the best in the next chapter of his career.”

The Wests Tigers would like to thank To’a for his contribution to the Club and wish him and his family all the best for the future. 

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