Starford To'a to join Sea Eagles

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles have signed Wests Tigers centre Starford To'a on a two-year deal, commencing in 2027.

The New Zealand-born 25-year-old has been granted a release from the final two years of his contract, paving the way for a move to Manly next season.

An agile and powerful outside back, To’a has crossed for 32 tries from 87 games since making his NRL debut with the Newcastle Knights in the final round of the 2019 season.

Starford will finish up with his current club at the end of this season.

“This is my fifth season at the Tigers, and I want to make the most of the time I have left here,” he said.

“I’m really grateful for the opportunity at the Sea Eagles and I know I will be super excited to join Manly once my job here is done.”

Sea Eagles head coach Kieran Foran says To’a will add quality and depth to the squad in 2027.

“Starford is a quality player and a really good person,” Foran said.

We look forward to welcoming Starford and his family with open arms next season.

Kieran Foran Sea Eagles Head Coach

To’a played alongside current Manly stars Haumole Olakau’atu and Tolu Koula when he made his international debut for Tonga in 2023.