‘Not gonna talk about that’: Luai dodges press conference after another Tigers loss

A reasonably underwhelming night time for Tigers followers, however absolutely you are used to this by now.

It is a credit score to the Warriors, in the meantime, that they’ve managed to win so comprehensively whereas being properly beneath their finest.

We have extra to come back on this Jarome Luai saga this week, so stick round on ABC Sport.

And naturally, we’ll be again tomorrow for extra stay protection.

Coach Benji Marshall and halfback Adam Doueihi are doing the press convention. Captain Jarome Luai is clearly lacking this one due to all of the speak about his future within the workforce.

“We’re not gonna speak about that right this moment. We’re simply gonna get via the sport and course of that,” Marshall says.

Marshall is requested why the membership has had a change of coronary heart about Luai and sticks agency.

“I simply stated I am not gonna speak about that. Blissful to speak concerning the sport, that is what I am right here for. The rest we are able to speak about that at one other date after we’re prepared to speak about that.”

He is requested about Luai’s efficiency and …

“Our entire workforce can most likely play higher.”

And so far as a affirmation from the membership:

“On the subject of one thing being achieved we’ll let you already know. In the mean time nothing’s finalised or achieved.”

Andrew Webster says the workforce overplayed their palms at occasions.

“We undoubtedly misplaced our method at sure occasions,” Warriors coach Webster stated.

In a little bit of a backhanded praise, Webster describes the match pretty much as good “observe” for his aspect.

He says the return of captain James Fisher-Harris made an enormous distinction.

Fish says his celebration within the face of Jarome Luai after his opening attempt was all love for his former Penrith teammate.

“I did not say nothing, only a little bit of laughter. We have that brotherhood. It is nothing however love.”

It is one other robust loss for the Tigers, however the silver lining is the debut of 19-year-old dummy half Jared Haywood.

He sprinted throughout the sphere after full-time to embrace the swathe of household and associates he had within the stands.

“It is the most effective feeling. All my household right here, they’re the explanation I obtained right here right this moment. They’re the most effective. Having this a lot help, I am unable to thank them sufficient. I am so grateful.”

From the sound of his voice, you’d by no means know the Tigers misplaced tonight.

The Warriors let a number of alternatives slip, however do it fairly simple in the long run.

Second place will stay within the New Zealanders’ palms for one more week at the very least, whereas the Tigers’ season slips just a little additional into the muck.

“They weren’t spectacular, nevertheless it was a great win,” Luke Lewis says on ABC Sport.

Benji Marshall can have a number of extra robust inquiries to reply, as will Jarome Luai within the post-match press convention.

We’ll carry it to you reside.

The Tigers are known as for a knock-on as they attempt to regather the quick kick-off, however the Tigers problem once more.

The problem is profitable, not as a result of they did not knock-on however as a result of Bunty Afoa was a great 3 metres offside off the kick-off. Good lord, how did he try this?

Erin Clark holds up a cross out the again for Te Maire Martin, who does beautifully to poke his nostril via and offload to Jacob Laban. He flies upfield and flings a cross again inside to a late-arriving Sam Healey to burst over.

For what feels just like the ninth time tonight, the Warriors make a 70-metre break, this time via Alofiana Khan-Pereira and Adam Pompey, however Pompey knocks on to finish the play.

That ought to’ve been the platform for an attacking raid, however as soon as once more the prospect goes begging.

Adam Doueihi drills an extended kick from contained in the 40m on the fourth deal with, catching Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad method out of place, however the angle is juuuuust off and trickles into contact in-goal.

Taine Tuaupiki’s grubber seems sure to power a dropout as Terrell Might will get again to discipline it, however he brilliantly faucets it on to Jahream Bula who will get out of the in-goal.

Terrell Might goes inside centimetres of scoring, however tries to dump to Jarome Luai, who knocks it on over the dead-ball line.

Luai was touched by Ali Leiataua as he ran a help line and the bunker says it was unlawful, however I truthfully assume that is harsh.

It regarded to me like Leiataua was charging in to get entangled in making an attempt to cease Might from scoring and Luai was lower than half a metre away, so Leiataua had no alternative however to make contact.

It has been a busy couple of minutes as Jahream Bula regathers a brief kick-off after which the Warriors discover contact with their dropout about 10.01 metres out from their line.

And it continues as Jeral Skelton breaks up an overlap down the fitting, then Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad fumbles out on the fitting wing. It is one way or the other known as knocked again, however Taine Tuaupiki knocks on within the ensuing play. Little bit of a “ball do not lie” second there.

Jahream Bula is having a tough night time and it simply will get worse.

Te Maire Martin’s excessive kick is comparatively innocuous and Bula has a fantastic seems at an uncontested leaping catch, however he knocks it on and Chanel Harris-Tavita scoops it up, dumps the ball out the again and Wayde Egan pounces to attain.

There was some query about Harris-Tavita’s offload and whether or not he knocked on into Bula, however the bunker confirms the attempt after an extended wait.

The defence stands up and will get the Warriors some discipline place finally.

They spin it left and Adam Doueihi thinks he is shut it down as he jams Te Maire Martin, however the Warriors half will get his arms free and loops a cross excessive for Adam Pompey, who unleashes Alofiana Khan-Pereira to attain.

In the meantime, Pompey’s given up the kicking tee after going 1/3 and Chanel Harris-Tavita is taking the shot from the left flank.

And he nails it.

Warriors lead 20-6 contained in the final half-hour.

They get Alofiana Khan-Pereira on a slim overlap and he grubbers in behind.

It trickles lifeless, however Wyatt Raymond calls it again. Sunia Turuva took him out lengthy after the kick, and the referee has made the fitting name.

The Warriors are bailed out as Jarome Luai’s cross is just too sizzling for Heamasi Makasini.

The Tigers have been on for factors there, in order that they actually obtained fortunate.

The second half is underway.

And the Warriors attempt to spin it proper on the third deal with, nevertheless it’s knocked on!

The Tigers are straight on the assault from 20 metres out.

Nicely, we have seen loads of video games of two halves, however this one was completely a half of two halves (quarters, you may say).

The Warriors have been completely battering the Tigers, who have been enjoying a few of their worst soccer of 2026 within the opening 20 minutes, earlier than the swap utterly flipped.

Every little thing – defence, assault, captain’s challenges, self-discipline – shifted the opposite method and instantly the Tigers have vitality and a little bit of talent on the market.

We might really be in for a good end to this one.

The Tigers have a full set plus one with 150 seconds left within the half, and Jarome Luai tries one other grubber that is simply mopped up by Taine Tuaupiki.

Stunning choice by Luai there.