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Storm star ruled out of 2026 season following surgery

Melbourne's Eliesa Katoa won't play in 2026, with the Storm announcing the Tongan star has been ruled out after brain surgery following multiple head knocks.

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Eli Katoa ruled out of entire 2026 NRL season after head impacts and brain surgery

Melbourne Storm backrower continues recovery at home while the club refuses to put a timeframe on his return to playing after injuries

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Dangerous times lie ahead for NRL as latest skirmish with rugby union ramps up

Australian rugby league’s greatest strength is its production line of talent but the R360 competition is threatening to change that

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NRL won't allow R360 loophole for early departees

Zac Lomax will not be able to avoid a 10-year ban from the NRL if he joins R360 via another competition, with the league set to enforce sanctions regardless.

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Storm to push Bellamy for early call on coaching future

Storm boss Justin Rodski says the club wants an early decision from coach Craig Bellamy about whether he will be at the helm for a 25th NRL season.

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Eli Katoa’s playing future uncertain as recovery from head impacts, seizures and brain surgery continues

Storm star faces weeks in hospital but condition stabilised while the NRL is investigating why Katoa played after warmup head injury

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Storm star faces long recovery after brain bleed

NRL star Eliesa Katoa faces more time in hospital when he returns to Melbourne as he recovers from a brain bleed after playing for Tonga.

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Sandy Brondello Turned Down Multiple Offers From WNBA Teams Before Accepting Tempo Job

The former Liberty coach reportedly turned down more money from one of the teams, too.

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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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Papenhuyzen quits the Storm - cloud over his NRL future

Ryan Papenhuyzen's time in the NRL could be over after the superstar fullback was granted an immediate release from Melbourne to consider his sporting future.

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New York Liberty Lose Another Coach After Sandy Brondello Exit

Liberty assistant Sonia Raman is reportedly set to become the next head coach of the Seattle Storm.

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Titans all in on Hannay as Bellamy puts call on hold

Josh Hannay will coach Gold Coast for the next three years after Craig Bellamy pushed back any decision on his coaching future.

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Storm talent hit with death threat in restaurant spat

An NRL star who attempted to intervene in a melee outside a Lebanese restaurant involving his brother has been spared a conviction.

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Storm call blindsided playmaker Pezet: manager

Manager Braith Anasta says Jonah Pezet's decision to move from Melbourne is opportunities, which are limited with Jahrome Hughes now locked in until 2030.

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Titans star backs club to make right call on Bellamy

Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui believes Craig Bellamy would improve any club, while Harry Grant says it's hard to see him leaving Melbourne.

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Titans hope to know Bellamy call before pre-season

Josh Hannay is set to start his first pre-season as Gold Coast coach in November, and the Titans hope to know by then if Craig Bellamy will coach there in 2027.

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Melbourne won't rush Bellamy into decision on 2027

Melbourne plan to wait until next year to begin talks with Craig Bellamy about his future, despite interest from Gold Coast.

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Hannay's Titans deal has clause for Bellamy to be coach

Josh Hannay's three-year deal as new Gold Coast coach includes a clause that would make him the Titans' assistant if the club landed Craig Bellamy as coach.

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Melbourne Storm grant star veteran immediate release

Melbourne have made their first significant roster move since losing a second straight NRL grand final, granting a big-money forward an immediate release.

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Loss and injury compound Storm star's misery

Xavier Coates claimed Melbourne's players' award for the second time, but the Storm winger says their NRL grand final loss is still a hard pill to swallow.

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Aces Championship History: Full List of WNBA Titles

A full history of the Las Vegas Aces' WNBA titles and WNBA Finals appearances.

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Green headgear monster Bai ready to debut for PNG

Gold Coast teenager Cooper Bai, son of Papua New Guinea and Melbourne great Marcus Bai, is set to debut for the Kumuls in the Pacific Championships.

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Melbourne centre's pain after grand-final injury

Jack Howarth's dream Queensland State of Origin debut was denied by appendicitis, now he is blaming himself for Melbourne's grand-final loss after an injury.

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Storm forward facing ban after grand final sin-bin

Storm forward Trent Loiero is facing a ban for a high shot on Brisbane's Brendan Piakura while Broncos match-winner Reece Walsh has been handed a hefty fine.

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NRL grand final sets TV ratings record and eclipses AFL for first time in decade

Average audience of 4.46 million tuned in to watch Broncos v Storm, the biggest viewer numbers for any 2025 program

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