The Roosters have been handed a hammer blow, with star winger Mark Nawaqanitawase reportedly informing the club he will be leaving the club at the end of the 2026 season.

According to the SMH , Nawaqanitawase will leave rugby league to make a rugby union return in time for a home World Cup in 2027.

The 25-year-old has been one of the Tricolours best players in his debut NRL campaign, having joined the Roosters after his time with the Australian rugby sevens team at the Paris Olympics came to an end in 2024.

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