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  •   Home > News > Sports >  Subscribe to NZCity's Rugby League articles  Rugby League
    Tongan second rower Eli Katoa has thanked well wishers from his hospital bed after copping three head knocks during the loss to the Kiwis at Eden Park
     3 November 2025
    Tongan second rower Eli Katoa has thanked well wishers from his hospital bed after copping three head knocks during the loss to the Kiwis at Eden Park
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    From our what-could-go-wrong desk..
    3 Nov 2025: From our what-could-go-wrong desk..... more
    Stacey Jones is impressed, but not surprised, by Keano Kini's performance in the Kiwis' 40-14 Pacific Championships trouncing of Tonga
    3 Nov 2025: Stacey Jones is impressed, but not surprised, by Keano Kini's performance in the Kiwis' 40-14 Pacific Championships trouncing of Tonga... more
    Tongan coach Kristian Woolf is adamant his side won't be chasing the big points spread they need in tonight's Pacific Championship showdown against the Kiwis
    2 Nov 2025: Tongan coach Kristian Woolf is adamant his side won't be chasing the big points spread they need in tonight's Pacific Championship showdown against the Kiwis... more
    Kiwis coach Stacey Jones reckons the intense interest in league's Pacific Championships is a signal New Zealand's ready for a second NRL team
    2 Nov 2025: Kiwis coach Stacey Jones reckons the intense interest in league's Pacific Championships is a signal New Zealand's ready for a second NRL team... more
    The Kiwi Ferns are aware they can't afford a slow start against the Jillaroos in this afternoon's Pacific Championship contest at Eden Park
    2 Nov 2025: The Kiwi Ferns are aware they can't afford a slow start against the Jillaroos in this afternoon's Pacific Championship contest at Eden Park... more
    The Kangaroos believe complacency almost bit them where it hurts in a ragged 14-4 win over England in Liverpool
    2 Nov 2025: The Kangaroos believe complacency almost bit them where it hurts in a ragged 14-4 win over England in Liverpool... more
    A chance to link up with some familiar faces has the Warriors women's new recruit excited for what's to come
    1 Nov 2025: A chance to link up with some familiar faces has the Warriors women's new recruit excited for what's to come... more
    Stacey Waaka's itching to play in front of a packed out Mt Smart on her return to the NRLW after signing for the Warriors on a two-year-deal
    1 Nov 2025: Stacey Waaka's itching to play in front of a packed out Mt Smart on her return to the NRLW after signing for the Warriors on a two-year-deal... more
    Shock in rugby league circles with the Melbourne Storm granting star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen a release from the remainder of his playing contract, effective immediately
    30 Oct 2025: Shock in rugby league circles with the Melbourne Storm granting star fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen a release from the remainder of his playing contract, effective immediately... more

     Most Popular Recent Rugby League News
     13 Dec: Kiwi boxer David Nyika's cruiserweight bout against Wuzhati Nuerlang tonight is far from his main focus +++++++++++++
     19 Dec: Rugby league's NRL has issued breach notices to the Sydney Roosters in relation to salary cap overspend and the Melbourne Storm in relation to team selection protocols ++++++++++++
     26 Dec: Joseph Parker's manager has revealed the pair discussed the Kiwi boxer retiring, following his defeat to Brit Fabio Wardley in London and positive drugs test +++++++++++
     09 Dec: Three Tongan rugby league officials face two-year bans after an NRL probe found they mishandled Eliesa Katoa's repeat head-knocks before and during last month's clash with the Kiwis +++++++++
     23 Dec: Nelson Asofa-Solomona's return to the boxing ring will come against a fellow former rugby league player - and a former Warrior ++++++++
     13 Dec: Forward Josh King feels Melbourne have the young blood to cover the loss of Eli Katoa, with his Storm teammate making good progress in his rehabilitation after brain surgery +++++++
     26 Dec: Steve Smith says he's feeling a hundred per cent ready to return to the Australian line-up for the Boxing Day cricket test in Melbourne +++++++

     Rugby League NewsLinks
      7 Jan: Elijah taylor looks to inspire future rugby league talent after hanging up boots (NZ Herald)
      23 Dec: Tue, 23 Dec 2025: New salford team granted championship status (BBCWorld)
      14 Dec: Sun, 14 Dec 2025: Belmore, france ... perth. the bears recruit taking the road less travelled (Sydney Morning Herald)
      13 Dec: Sat, 13 Dec 2025: Mark geyer put rugby league on the map in perth. another panther is hoping to do the same (Sydney Morning Herald)
      13 Dec: Sat, 13 Dec 2025: ‘robbed’: kiwis star overlooked for golden boot award won by australian ace (Stuff.co.nz)
      12 Dec: Fri, 12 Dec 2025: Kiwis star dylan brown misses out on golden boot in baffling decision (RadioNZ)
      9 Dec: Tue, 9 Dec 2025: Bold plan for an extended substitutes bench could revolutionise the nrl (Sydney Morning Herald)
      9 Dec: Tue, 9 Dec 2025: Tonga league staff face ban over handling of eliesa katoa injury (RadioNZ)
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