Brian McDermott remaining positive after England loss in Rugby League World Cup The defeat leaves England in a precarious position in the tournament The Independent UK · Oct 17
England stunned as Tonga tonking leaves Rugby League World Cup hopes in shreds England men’s prospects of reaching the knockout stages of the Rugby League World Cup are hanging by a thread already after a 30-12 loss to Tonga The Guardian - UK · Oct 17
England’s Rugby League World Cup hopes already hang by a thread after brutal Tonga defeat England 12-30 Tonga: Chances of reaching the semi-finals already look slim after a comprehensive defeat in the World Cup opener The Independent UK · Oct 17
England suffer early blow to Rugby League World Cup hopes with loss to Tonga Brian McDermott’s men were undone by the brilliance of Dolphins half-back Isaiya Katoa. The Independent UK · Oct 17
Tonga half cleared for World Cup as Titans prop culled Tonga have received official clearance to play Junior Amone in the World Cup with Gold Coast prop Moeaki Fotuaika dropping out of the squad. AAP · Oct 9
Amone named for Tonga as big halves call looms Tonga have named one of their strongest ever national teams for the World Cup with the imminent return of rare talent Junior Amone a focal point. AAP · Oct 6
Roosters star admits he is torn on World Cup decision Robert Toia has revealed he is still undecided if he wants to play for Australia or Tonga in the World Cup, less than a week out from teams being named. AAP · Sep 30
'Haven't hit ceiling': only way up for beaten Dolphins Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has no doubt his side can shine even brighter in 2027 after their preliminary final loss to the Sydney Roosters. AAP · Sep 25
Walker's on but Woolf 'wouldn't swap' his own No.7 Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa has shown the skill and mindset to win big games and coach Kristian Woolf backs him to the hilt for their preliminary final. AAP · Sep 24
Dolphins’ NRL title bid after just four years of existence makes waves in UK A small village in Lancashire will be glued to the TV on Friday with the expansion club – and their star English centre – one win from a grand final The Guardian - AU · Sep 22
Dolphins not done yet: Farnworth has bigger fish to fry Herbie Farnworth has inspired a maiden finals win for the Dolphins over the Warriors and now plans to ensure they go all the way to the premiership. AAP · Sep 12
Dolphins to host prelim after super win over Warriors The Dolphins are one win away from their first NRL grand final after a stunning 26-16 comeback win over the Warriors in their qualifying final in Auckland. AAP · Sep 12
Make history: Dolphins ready to rewrite NRL script The Dolphins and Warriors are set for another instalment of a classic modern rivalry with the Kristian Woolf-coached side out to break one infamous NRL record. AAP · Sep 11
Cleary sight: Cronk has Dolphins No.7 running to glory The example of Nathan Cleary and the wisdom of legendary halfback Cooper Cronk have given Dolphins playmaker Isaiya Katoa inspiration ahead of the finals. AAP · Sep 8
AAP · Sep 5 Katoa credits axing by Bennett in 2024 as turning point Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has reflected on two conversations with Wayne Bennett - one harsh and the other heartwarming - for his rise to the top.
AAP · Sep 4 Sleepy Dolphins awake to beat Titans amid high drama The Dolphins have hung on to beat Gold Coast 24-20 in a feisty clash full of controversy and head into finals needing to fix slow starts.
AAP · Aug 29 Rooster's injury adds more pain as Dolphin stocks soar Sam Walker has suffered a serious-looking ankle injury in the Sydney Roosters' 26-12 loss to the Dolphins, who now loom as serious NRL premiership contenders.
AAP · Aug 21 Dolphins swallow Eels, close in on top-four finish The Dolphins trailed 10-0 before piling on the pain in a 34-16 defeat of Parramatta to ensure they remained nestled in the NRL's top-four.
AAP · Aug 20 Dolphins young gun adamant English import can help him The Dolphins' signing of George Williams will split up the in-form halves pairing of Isaiya Katoa and Kodi Nikorima, but Katoa insists there can be positives.
AAP · Aug 17 AFL kicking guru helps Dolphins star strike it Rich Dolphins co-captain Isaiya Katoa is gearing up for his first NRL finals with the support of former Brisbane Lions defender and kicking expert Daniel Rich.
AAP · Aug 8 Dolphins book finals spot after 'special' comeback win The Dolphins have come back from a 24-0 deficit to sink archrivals Brisbane and secure a spot in their first NRL finals series.
AAP · Aug 3 Dolphins' Hammer set for top gear at his playground Dolphins fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow has a remarkable strike rate at Suncorp Stadium and is ready to step it up a notch against battling Brisbane.
AAP · Jul 31 Dragons coach praises rookie ref on big call in loss On return from injury, Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa was in the middle of a big moment that helped seal victory over St George Illawarra in Wollongong.
AAP · Jul 29 Nikorima exit makes Dolphins halves puzzle clearer No.6 Kodi Nikorima will join St George Illawarra next year as the Dolphins prepare to welcome England star George Williams and extend Brad Schneider's time.
AAP · Jul 27 Dolphins want star half 'fully right' before return Dolphins half Isaiya Katoa has had his first field session since breaking his left wrist as the club gets further boosts ahead of their run to the NRL finals.