NRL to clear Tonga coach after player's brain surgery
The NRL is set to clear Tonga's coaching staff after an investigation into the head injuries that left Eliesa Katoa needing emergency brain surgery. Read the full findings.
The NRL is set to clear Tonga's coaching staff after an investigation into the head injuries that left Eliesa Katoa needing emergency brain surgery. Read the full findings.
Melbourne Storm's Eli Katoa provides a positive update on his recovery from emergency brain surgery, vowing to return to the NRL. The 25-year-old suffered a brain bleed playing for Tonga.
Melbourne Storm confirm Eliesa Katoa will miss 2026 NRL season after suffering three head knocks in 90 minutes. Club considers legal action as fans blast fantasy football post.
Melbourne Storm confirm Eliesa Katoa will miss the 2026 NRL season following serious head injuries and brain surgery. Read the latest on his recovery and the NRL investigation.
Exclusive medical analysis reveals the complex surgical procedure Melbourne Storm's Eliesa Katoa requires following a serious head injury while playing for Tonga against New Zealand, raising questions about player welfare in rugby league.
Melbourne Storm forward Eliesa Katoa remains in stable condition after experiencing a medical emergency during training, with the club confirming he suffered a seizure and brain bleed in a shocking incident that has rocked the NRL community.
Shocking incident raises urgent questions about rugby league's concussion protocols as Storm forward collapses on field following head injury.
NRL player Sione Katoa opens up about financial struggles, working a second job to support his family despite being a professional athlete.