The Herald reported earlier this month Pompey had been given permission to negotiate an early release from the final year of his contract, with offers from Australia and England’s Super League.
Adam Pompey will leave the Warriors to continue his career in Australia. Photo / Photosport
Pompey was listed as a reserve for the Warriors’ finals game at Eden Park against the Newcastle Knights, but he did not play with Leka Halasima taking his spot in the starting line-up.
Pompey’s position was likely to come under threat in 2027 after the Warriors signed versatile back Grant Anderson from the Brisbane Broncos, on top of the current pairing of Ali Leiataua and Halasima – a second-rower turned centre – which appeared to be head coach Andrew Webster’s preferred partnership.
Pompey scored 288 points from 39 tries and 66 goals for the Warriors.
He made 17 appearances in the 2026 season, scoring five tries and 15 goals, and making 1896 total running metres.
The Warriors will see other big names depart at the end of this season, including halfback Luke Metcalf, who will head to the St George Illawarra Dragons, and co-captain Mitch Barnett who departs for the Brisbane Broncos on a three-year deal.
Two roster spots remain open for the Warriors heading into next season.