Tag: Eli Katoa
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Eli Katoa to Miss 2026 NRL Season Following Brain Surgery
Key Update: Eli Katoa to Sit Out 2026 NRL Season The Melbourne Storm have confirmed that Eli Katoa will take a hiatus from professional rugby league during the 2026 NRL season as he continues his recovery from brain surgery. The back-row forward, who recently faced a run of head injuries while representing Tonga, underwent crucial…
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Eli Katoa to miss 2026 NRL season after brain surgery
Storm and Tonga star faces long road to recovery Melbourne Storm back-rower Eli Katoa has been ruled out of the 2026 NRL season as he continues the slow and careful recovery from brain surgery performed after a series of head knocks during international duty with Tonga. The season-ending medical intervention underscores the heightened attention on…
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Eli Katoa to Miss 2026 NRL Season After Brain Surgery
Overview: A Career Interrupted by Head Injuries The rugby league world has been shaken by the news that Melbourne Storm forward Eli Katoa will miss the 2026 NRL season as he recovers from brain surgery following repeated head knocks. The talented back rower endured a tough run of head injuries while representing Tonga last season,…