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Eliesa Katoa knocks could force NRL rules rethink

The NRL is continuing to look into the head knocks that left Eliesa Katoa with seizures and a brain bleed, with the Tonga star still in hospital.

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Katoa stable, but NRL to probe Tonga star's head knocks

Tonga second-rower Eliesa Katoa is stable and awake after undergoing surgery for a seizure and brain bleeding following three head knocks in the Pacific Cup.

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Bring back mid-year Tests: Fisher-Harris makes call

New Zealand captain James Fisher-Harris would like to see the return of mid-season Tests, but Tonga coach Kristian Woolf has a word of warning on the subject.

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Taumalolo in, but Tonga suffer another blow

Jason Taumalolo is set to return from a knee injury for Tonga against New Zealand, but Kristian Woolf's side has taken another hit to their backline.

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Taumalolo to answer Tonga SOS for Kiwis showdown: Woolf

Tonga missed Jason Taumalolo in the Pacific Cup loss to Samoa, but coach Kristian Woolf says nothing will stop him from playing the must-win clash in Auckland.

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Molo cleared for Pacific Cup final after shot on rival

Samoa will have Frank Molo available for the Pacific Cup final after the prop avoided a ban for the tackle that ended Tonga's Stefano Utoikamanu's game early.

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Samoa coach's warning over 'archaic' eligibility push

Samoa coach Ben Gardiner has urged rugby league officials not to touch eligibility rules, declaring the international game has never been better.

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Tonga blow as Taumalolo ruled out of Samoa clash

Tonga co-captain Jason Taumalolo has succumbed to a knee injury on the eve of the rugby league Pacific Cup blockbuster against Samoa.

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Tonga want home Test while Taumalolo still on deck

Tonga coach Kristian Woolf makes the case for a rugby league Test match to be played in Tonga to make the most of the momentum his side has created.

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Time for equality: drawcards Tonga, Samoa urge NRL

The rise of Tonga and Samoa has laid bare the need for more fairness with funding and support for both nations from the NRL, both coaches claim.

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Record-breaker Katoa tipped for more Tongan heroics

Tonga half Isaiya Katoa has been plotting his side's path to Pacific Cup glory for weeks as he takes a remarkable all-time record into the clash with Samoa.

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Tonga team returns home to inspire before Pacific Cup

National hero Jason Taumalolo and the Tongan team will prepare for the Pacific Championships with a visit to the country for the first time since 2019.

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Veteran forward retires as Dolphins rue finals fade-out

The Dolphins will not play finals this year but have plenty to look forward to in future as Kenny Bromwich announces his retirement from the NRL.

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Star playmaker returns with season on line for Dolphins

The Dolphins must beat Gold Coast to keep their semi-final hopes alive as Kodi Nikorima returns from illness to give them a boost.

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Nikorima ruled out as Dolphins mull No.1 double act

Dolphins No.6 Kodi Nikorima has been ruled out with illness, while Trai Fuller and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will get time at fullback against Manly.

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Dolphins coach opens up on Cherry-Evans' future

Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans did speak to the Dolphins about playing there in 2026, but Kristian Woolf says all the halves spots on the roster are taken.

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Tonga set to secure two of NRL's brightest young guns

Tonga are on track for a major boost in the Pacific Cup, with a pair of young NRL stars set to pledge allegiance.

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Fuller recalled for derby as Dolphins switch Hammer

The Dolphins have made a late positional switch for the derby clash with Brisbane with dynamic Trai Fuller set to play his first NRL game of 2025 at fullback.

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'That loss does not define us': Dolphins target bounce

Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has told his side the worst loss in club history will not derail their season ahead of the Brisbane derby.

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Isaako's Dolphins heroics one for true believers

Winger Jamayne Isaako's match-winning try last week has shone a light on why the Dolphins back themselves to win in any circumstance as finals loom.

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Katoa repays schoolboy debt to Dolphins with loyalty

Dolphins star half Isaiya Katoa opens up on why he signed long-term without testing his market value, and why loyalty is more than a word for him.

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Nikorima gives Dolphins boost in race for finals berth

The Warriors have three key outs and the Dolphins three key inclusions for their Auckland clash, which will have a major impact on top four and top-eight spots.

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'Avo' look at how Dolphins recovered from March mayhem

The Dolphins have a 'next man up' DNA that has prevented injuries from ruining their finals hopes and in-form Jake Averillo epitomises that mentality.

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Farnworth extension 'a priority' for injured Dolphins

The Dolphins intend to keep star centre Herbie Farnworth long term as coach Kristian Woolf backs his team without 10 injured guns against North Queensland.

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'Nothing sinister': Kerr to fight NRL's $10,000 fine

Queensland and Dolphins prop Josh Kerr will respond to a breach notice from the NRL which includes a $10,000 fine.

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