Eli Katoa’s long-term playing future remains unclear after having surgery to ease the pressure on his brain following a bleed. Stuff sports reporters

Storm enforcer Eliesa Katoa has been ruled out of the 2026 season after a trio of horror head knocks saw him hospitalised and in need of brain surgery.

Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa will miss the 2026 NRL season as he continues his recovery from head knocks that forced him to have brain surgery.

Payne Haas has reportedly informed a representative player close to him that he will remain at the Broncos with rumblings emerging rebel competition R360 could fold before it begins.

Rugby league great Trevor Gillmeister has had a run-in with the law and has been hit with multiple police charges following an incident over the weekend.

Cowboys’ flyer Murray Taulagi is reportedly set to leave the club after failing to reach an agreement over an extension with North Queensland.

ARL Commission boss Peter V’landys has stood by his strong comments condemning R360, believing NRL players considering a code switch are being “hung out to dry” by the rebel union league.

Zac Lomax’s Eels departure puts Jason Ryles’ squad in an interesting position.

Former Roosters playmaker Chad Townsend has urged the club to give Sam Walker “the keys” as the halfback next year despite Daly Cherry-Evans joining the club, while he’s also called on them to find a way to play Hugo Savala in the 17.

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