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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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