Eli Katoa
Eli Katoa is a professional rugby league player who plays as a second-row forward for the Melbourne Storm. He is recognized for his strong defensive capabilities and ability to contribute to his team's offensive strategies, helping to solidify the Storm's reputation in the NRL.
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Eli Katoa’s career is under a cloud after suffering three head knocks playing for Tonga.
Ben Donaldson HIA highlights new warm-up rules after Eli Katoa incident
Australia· 2026-03-01
Eli Katoa will not play for the Storm this year.
The top-eight bolters who will shake up the NRLAustralia· 2026-02-25
Eli Katoa was on the end of a sickening hit with Lehi Hopoate before the Tonga-New Zealand clash.
Lehi Hopoate breaks silence on sickening Eli Katoa hitAustralia· 2026-01-24
Eli Katoa will miss the 2026 season after underwent emergency surgery.
The three Storm players Parramatta want in exchange for Zac LomaxAustralia· 2026-01-15
Eli Katoa is on the road to recovery.
Eli Katoa is on the road to recovery. But for now, how do the Melbourne Storm replace him?Australia· 2025-12-20
Eli Katoa suffered three head knocks during a match and has vowed to return to the field again.
NRL hands down two-year bans to Tonga officials over Eli Katoa head knocks controversy
New Zealand· 2025-12-08
Eli Katoa is helped from the field after a head knock while playing for Tonga.
60% of players train after suspected head knocks, RLPA poll revealsAustralia· 2025-12-06
Eli Katoa is recovering from a concussion sustained while playing for Tonga.
England vowed they wouldn’t abandon Bazball. They did, and look what happenedAustralia· 2025-12-05
Eli Katoa shares confronting images after brain surgery and expresses gratitude for the support he received.
Injured Melbourne Storm NRL star Eli Katoa shares confronting images after brain surgeryAustralia· 2025-11-29Eli Katoa ruled out of 2026 NRL season after repeated head knocks in Kiwis clash.
Eli Katoa ruled out of 2026 NRL season after repeated head knocks in Kiwis clashNew Zealand· 2025-11-18
Katoa finished his day having emergency surgery to treat a significant brain bleed.
All Blacks and Eli Katoa: Head clashes of the codes highlight dilemma for rugby union and leagueNew Zealand· 2025-11-06
Eli Katoa was stretchered from the field after falling ill on the sidelines during a match.
Eli Katoa stretchered from field after falling ill on sidelines during Kiwis defeatNew Zealand· 2025-11-02
Eli Katoa suffered a head knock and was replaced.
Kiwis crush Tonga in exciting Pacific Championships clash, set to face Samoa in finalNew Zealand· 2025-11-02
Eli Katoa also visited the school he attended.
Star mobbed in Tonga as team visits villages, schools and hospitalsAustralia· 2025-10-20
Eli Katoa broke through on the right flank during the grand final.
Last 90 seconds of grand final was sporting theatre at its finestAustralia· 2025-10-10
Walsh stopped his opposite number once again when Eli Katoa had broken clear and given Melbourne one last gasp.
Reece Walsh or Nathan Cleary? Who had the greatest grand final performance?Australia· 2025-10-06
Eli Katoa scored the second try for the Melbourne Storm.
Reece Walsh stars as Brisbane Broncos defeat Melbourne Storm in epicAustralia· 2025-10-05
Eli Katoa pounced on a Jahrome Hughes grubber kick for their second try after 16 minutes.
NRL grand final: Reece Walsh inspires Broncos to premiership glory over Storm to win first title in 19 yearsNew Zealand· 2025-10-05
Eli Katoa is described as a massive leader for the Melbourne Storm team, known for his strong messages off the field.
What Melbourne Storm captain Harry Grant said late one night in June inside an empty stadiumAustralia· 2025-10-04
Jahrome Hughes praised back-rower Eli Katoa for protecting him from Cronulla’s attackers.
Jahrome Hughes thought his season was over when he broke his arm. A surgeon changed his mindAustralia· 2025-09-27
Eli Katoa was rested last week as part of the Storm's strategy.
Why Canberra Raiders won’t copy Penrith Panthers and rest entire squad for final-round game against DolphinsAustralia· 2025-09-01
Katoa was rested for the upcoming match against the Sydney Roosters.
Panthers rest 16 players; fresh calls for pre-finals NRL roundAustralia· 2025-08-26
Eli Katoa ran on to a Cameron Munster pass to score.
Jerome Luai’s dad puts pressure on Wests Tigers with get out clause postAustralia· 2025-05-12
Eli Katoa is referenced in the context of being an aerial target for kicks.
Brisbane Broncos’ Adam Reynolds is the new master of the rugby league kicking gameAustralia· 2025-04-30
Eli Katoa knocked the ball out of Jack Wighton's hands, contributing to the Rabbitohs' lead.
St George Illawarra Dragons v Sydney Roosters; Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs Anzac Day scores, results, teams, odds, time, how to watchAustralia· 2025-04-25
Eli Katoa leapt for a Munster kick.
Dragons defy clunky Storm in Kogarah boiloverAustralia· 2025-03-29
Eli Katoa scored two tries with the help of Will Warbrick's aerial skills.
Penrith Panthers weakness again exposed by rival club, this time Sydney RoostersAustralia· 2025-03-17
