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NRL bans Tonga doctors over handling of Eli Katoa head knocks
- Last month, the National Rugby League issued breach notices to Tonga head doctor, assistant doctor and head trainer over Eli Katoa's treatment, proposing two-year bans and a warning for the yellow shirt trainer.
- Broadcast footage of a pre-match collision sparked the NRL's probe into Tonga national team's handling, identifying serious concerns over medical and health professionals' failure to share vital information on Katoa.
- On November 2, Katoa underwent a head injury assessment, then was taken to Auckland hospital after seizure activity on the sideline during the match.
- Each official has five business days to respond to breach notices and must complete training under the NRL concussion and head injury policy; the NRL said it is supporting Katoa and his family.
- Katoa's absence for 2026 highlights the stakes for player safety across the sport as he was ruled out for the entire 2026 NRL season after emergency brain surgery, underscoring the NRL Rules and protocols.
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