{
  "id": 12765726,
  "title": "Roosters lose fifth player after winning NRL premiership",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/roosters-lose-fifth-player-after-winning-nrl-premiership",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T02:09:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-08/spencer-leniu-granted-release-from-sydney-roosters/107242940"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sydney Roosters have lost a fifth player from their premiership-winning squad, with Spencer Leniu granted an early release from the club. The 26-year-old forward, who won three premierships with Penrith before joining Sydney, had one year left on his contract. Leniu is expected to sign with Parramatta, a club he has been linked to for months. The prop is the latest in a string of former Roosters stars to depart the team following their NRL grand final victory. Angus Crichton and Mark Nawaqanitawase are set to join other clubs, while Daly Cherry-Evans is moving to Hull FC and Daniel Tupou has retired after a 307-game career. Connor Watson has signed with St George Illawarra Dragons, but only played due to concussion. Leniu expressed pride in wearing the Roosters jersey and his appreciation for the club, families, and supporters. The prop's move to the Eels will reunite him with friend Jarome Luai, though both will first play for Toa Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup.",
  "summary": "Spencer Leniu has joined the exodus of Sydney Roosters premiership stars with the prop becoming the fifth player to confirm their departure from the grand final side.",
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        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Roosters lose fifth player after winning NRL premiership",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/roosters-lose-fifth-player-after-winning-nrl-premiership-12766354",
        "published": "2026-10-08T02:09:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}