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Wakefield Trinity announce departures of seven players including Mason Lino

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Wakefield Trinity announce departures of seven players including Mason Lino

Summary

Wakefield Trinity will part ways with seven players at the conclusion of the current season. Mason Lino, a 32-year-old Samoan international scrum-half, headlines the departures after five seasons at the club. The club also confirmed that Australian back Lachlan Walmsley, hooker Tyson Smoothy, and centre Cam Scott will exit the team. Smoothy is set to return to the NRL with the Perth Bears, while Scott is moving to Bradford Bulls. Second-rower Jay Pitts is ending his second stint at the club, joined in the departures by Will Tate and Noah High. These moves come as the club manages its roster following its 2024 promotion back to the Super League.

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•Mason Lino leaves after five seasons and nearly 130 appearances for Wakefield Trinity.
•Tyson Smoothy will return to the NRL to join the Perth Bears.
•Cam Scott is scheduled to join the Bradford Bulls next season.
•Lachlan Walmsley, Jay Pitts, Will Tate, and Noah High are also departing.
•Jay Pitts concludes a six-year second spell at the club.

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Samoan international half-back Mason Lino headlines a list of seven players which are set to leave Wakefield Trinity at the end of the season.
— Yahoo Sports

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