Warriors grant Toopi early release

The New Zealand Warriors have granted centre Clinton Toopi an early release from the NRL club to enable him to immediately join English club Leeds.

Toopi had signed a three-year deal to join the Super League club from next year, but the Warriors acceded to the Kiwi international's request to leave early and play out the remainder of the season for the Rhinos.

The 26-year-old is expected to leave for England later this week.