A stinging Joey sledge sparked Luai’s $6m crusade. Now a Tigers divorce might finally silence him
NRL star Jarome Luai is set to leave the Wests Tigers after the 2026 season, marking his fourth club in a career defined by a desire to step out of Nathan Cleary's shadow. The move follows a high-profile, multi-million dollar contract that failed to yield the expected on-field success for the struggling club.
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NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP A stinging Joey sledge sparked Luai’s $6m crusade. Now a Tigers divorce might finally silence him Luai admits shock at Tigers departure | 03:00 Matt Jones from Fox Sports July 17th, 2026 12:46 pm Who would have thought Jarome Luai will play for at least four different NRL clubs, including a team he once referred to as ‘his son’, before his glittering career comes to an end.
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