The Sydney Roosters have today announced the immediate release of Matt Ikuvalu from the final year of his contract.
The release will enable Ikuvalu to take up an opportunity with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks.
It has been a pleasure to coach Matt and to watch him progress from a fill in training role to a key contributor in our NRL squad.
Trent Robinson Sydney Roosters Head Coach
Ikuvalu has made 38 appearances in the top grade since making his NRL debut with the Roosters in 2018. Player 1177, Ikuvalu etched his name in Club history in 2020 by becoming the first Rooster to score five tries in a match since 1955.
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“It has been a pleasure to coach Matt and to watch him progress from a fill in training role to a key contributor in our NRL squad,” said Roosters Head Coach Trent Robinson.
“We thank Matt for his contribution to the Roosters and wish him, his partner Alyce and their son Harvey all the best,” he added.
