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'''Isaiya Katoa''' (born 18 February 2004) is a New Zealand born [[Tonga national rugby league team|Tonga international]] [[rugby league]] footballer who plays as a {{Rugby league positions|fe}} or {{Rugby league positions|hb}} for the [[Dolphins (NRL)|Dolphins]] in the [[National Rugby League]] (NRL).<!-- His rise to fame was in the 2022 season when he played an integral role in [[Barker College|Barker College’s]] [[Combined Associated Schools|CAS Premiership]] and Manu Sutherland Shield win against [[St Joseph's College, Nudgee]] which elevated his skills onto a bigger viewing platform.-->
'''Isaiya Katoa''' (born 18 February 2004) is a New Zealand born [[Tonga national rugby league team|Tonga international]] [[rugby league]] footballer who plays as a {{rlp|hb}} or {{rlp|fe}} for the [[Dolphins (NRL)|Dolphins]] in the [[National Rugby League]] (NRL).


==Background==
==Background==
Katoa was born in [[Wellington, New Zealand]] to a family of [[Tonga]]n and [[Cook Islands]] descent.<ref>[https://www.zerotackle.com/players/isaiya-katoa/ Zero Tackle profile]</ref> He moved to [[Sydney]] at nine years of age where he was educated at [[Barker College|Barker College, Hornsby]] and played junior rugby league for [[Glenmore Park Brumbies]] alongside future [[National Rugby League|NRL]] player [[Joseph Sua'ali'i]].<ref>[https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/from-glenmore-park-to-lang-park-katoa-lines-up-childhood-mate-suaalii-in-historic-clash-20230303-p5cpb7.html From Glenmore Park to Lang Park: Katoa lines up childhood mate Suaalii in historic clash]</ref>
Katoa was born in [[Wellington, New Zealand]] to a family of [[Tonga]]n and [[Cook Islands]] descent.<ref>[https://www.zerotackle.com/players/isaiya-katoa/ Zero Tackle profile]</ref> He moved to [[Sydney]] at nine years of age where he was educated at [[Barker College|Barker College, Hornsby]] and played junior rugby league for [[Glenmore Park Brumbies]] alongside future [[National Rugby League|NRL]] player [[Joseph Sua'ali'i]].<ref>[https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/from-glenmore-park-to-lang-park-katoa-lines-up-childhood-mate-suaalii-in-historic-clash-20230303-p5cpb7.html From Glenmore Park to Lang Park: Katoa lines up childhood mate Suaalii in historic clash]</ref>


He is the brother to current NRL player [[Sione Katoa (rugby league, born 1995)|Sione Katoa]] and second cousin of former Rugby Union footballer [[Sam Wykes|Sam Wykes]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nal67I9UKzA&ab_channel=TokiUkamea</ref>
He is the brother to current NRL player [[Sione Katoa (rugby league, born 1995)|Sione Katoa]] and second cousin of former Rugby Union footballer [[Sam Wykes]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nal67I9UKzA&ab_channel=TokiUkamea | title=Isaiya Katoa up rising Rugby League talent | website=[[YouTube]] | date=22 August 2022 }}</ref>


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
===Rugby Union===
===Rugby Union===
Katoa moved to Australia when he was nine. He attended [[Barker College]] for year 11 and 12 in Sydney playing for New South Wales Juniors and New South Wales Schools before representing Australian Schoolboys.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Isaiya Katoa's SportsCard |url=https://www.yoursportscard.com/players/isaiya-katoa/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=YourSportsCard}}</ref> At Barker, he won a [[Combined Associated Schools]] Championship<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-01-24 |title=Previous Winners – cas-web |url=http://www.cas.nsw.edu.au/winter-sports/rugby/previous-winners/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |language=en-US}}</ref> and a Manu Sutherland Shield beating [[St Joseph's College, Nudgee]] in 2022.
Katoa moved to Australia when he was nine. He attended [[Barker College]] for year 11 and 12. Katoa was selected at inside centre for NSW Waratahs Academy u18 team in 2021 after strong performances for Barker College and CAS.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Isaiya Katoa's SportsCard |url=https://www.yoursportscard.com/players/isaiya-katoa/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=YourSportsCard}}</ref> At Barker, he won a [[Combined Associated Schools]] Championship<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-01-24 |title=Previous Winners – cas-web |url=http://www.cas.nsw.edu.au/winter-sports/rugby/previous-winners/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |language=en-US}}</ref> and a Manu Sutherland Shield beating [[St Joseph's College, Nudgee]] in 2022.


===International career===
===International career===
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===Club career===
===Club career===
Katoa was contracted to the [[Penrith Panthers]] as a junior coming through the ranks,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chammas |first=Michael |date=2023-02-03 |title=Meet the cream of the NRL’s 2023 crop before they become household names |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/meet-the-cream-of-the-nrl-s-2023-crop-before-they-become-household-names-20230202-p5chln.html |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref> before signing with the [[Dolphins (NRL)|Dolphins]] on the day of his 18th birthday for their inaugural 2023 [[NRL]] season.<ref>[https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/news/2022/02/18/dolphins-land-playmaker-of-the-future/ Dolphins land playmaker of the future]</ref>
Katoa was contracted to the [[Penrith Panthers]] as a junior coming through the ranks,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chammas |first=Michael |date=2023-02-03 |title=Meet the cream of the NRL's 2023 crop before they become household names |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/meet-the-cream-of-the-nrl-s-2023-crop-before-they-become-household-names-20230202-p5chln.html |access-date=2023-09-22 |website=The Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref> before signing with the [[Dolphins (NRL)|Dolphins]] on the day of his 18th birthday for their inaugural 2023 [[NRL]] season.<ref>[https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/news/2022/02/18/dolphins-land-playmaker-of-the-future/ Dolphins land playmaker of the future]</ref>


===Dolphins <small>(2023-present)</small>===
===Dolphins <small>(2023-present)</small>===
In round 1 of the [[2023 NRL season]], Katoa made his NRL debut with the [[Dolphins (NRL)|Dolphins]] in their inaugural game in the national competition, defeating the [[Sydney Roosters]] 28–18 at Suncorp Stadium. In round 10 against the [[Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks]] at Suncorp Stadium, Katoa scored a try for the Dolphins in their 36–16 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sharks v Dolphins |url=https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2023/round-10/sharks-v-dolphins/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=National Rugby League |language=en}}</ref> In September, the Dolphins' Inaugural Presentation Ball was held at [[Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre]], and Katoa received the club's annual Rookie of the Year award.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-07 |title=Emotional Isaako sweeps Dolphins awards |url=https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/news/2023/09/07/emotional-isaako-sweeps-dolphins-awards/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=The Dolphins |language=en}}</ref>
In round 1 of the [[2023 NRL season]], Katoa made his NRL debut with the [[Dolphins (NRL)|Dolphins]] in their inaugural game in the national competition, defeating the [[Sydney Roosters]] 28–18 at Suncorp Stadium. In round 10 against the [[Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks]] at Suncorp Stadium, Katoa scored a try for the Dolphins in their 36–16 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sharks v Dolphins |url=https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2023/round-10/sharks-v-dolphins/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=National Rugby League |language=en}}</ref> In September, the Dolphins' Inaugural Presentation Ball was held at [[Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre]], and Katoa received the club's annual Rookie of the Year award.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-07 |title=Emotional Isaako sweeps Dolphins awards |url=https://www.dolphinsnrl.com.au/news/2023/09/07/emotional-isaako-sweeps-dolphins-awards/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=The Dolphins |language=en}}</ref>
Katoa played a total of 22 games for the Dolphins in the [[2024 NRL season]] as the club finished 10th on the table.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2024-the-mole-exclusive-season-review-dolphins-wayne-bennett-20240912-p5ka9m.html/|title=The Mole's end-of-season review: How one star 'lost his way' as Dolphins struggle with 'demanding' schedule|website=www.nine.com.au}}</ref>


== Statistics ==
== Statistics ==
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!Games
!Games
!Tries
!Tries
!Goals
!FG
!Pts
!Pts
|-
|-
|2023
| align=center|2023
|{{Leagueicon|Dolphins|16}} [[Dolphins (NRL)|Dolphins]]
| rowspan="3" align=left|{{Leagueicon|Dolphins|16}} [[Dolphins (NRL)|Dolphins]]
| align=right |22
|22
| align=right |2
⚫
|2
| align=right |0
|8
| align=right |0
| align=right |8
|-
|-
| align=center|2024
|
| align=right |22
|
| align=right |2
|
| align=right |1
|
| align=right |0
|
| align=right |10
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|-
| align=center|2025
| align=right |0
| align=right |0
| align=right |0
| align=right |0
| align=right |0
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|-
|
|
|Totals
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|22
| align=right |'''4'''
|2
| align=right |'''1'''
|8
| align=right |'''0'''
| align=right |'''18'''
|}
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>stats correct as of the end of the 2023 season


==Achievements and accolades==
==Achievements and accolades==

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Isaiya Katoa
Personal information
Born (2004-02-18) 18 February 2004 (age 20)
Wellington, New Zealand
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight91 kg (14 st 5 lb)
Playing information
PositionHalfback, Five-eighth
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2023– Dolphins 44 4 1 0 18
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022–24 Tonga 7 2 30 1 68
Source: [1]
As of 31 August 2024
RelativesSione Katoa (brother)

Isaiya Katoa (born 18 February 2004) is a New Zealand born Tonga international rugby league footballer who plays as a halfback or five-eighth for the Dolphins in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Background

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Katoa was born in Wellington, New Zealand to a family of Tongan and Cook Islands descent.[2] He moved to Sydney at nine years of age where he was educated at Barker College, Hornsby and played junior rugby league for Glenmore Park Brumbies alongside future NRL player Joseph Sua'ali'i.[3]

He is the brother to current NRL player Sione Katoa and second cousin of former Rugby Union footballer Sam Wykes.[4]

Playing career

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Rugby Union

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Katoa moved to Australia when he was nine. He attended Barker College for year 11 and 12. Katoa was selected at inside centre for NSW Waratahs Academy u18 team in 2021 after strong performances for Barker College and CAS.[5] At Barker, he won a Combined Associated Schools Championship[6] and a Manu Sutherland Shield beating St Joseph's College, Nudgee in 2022.

International career

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Katoa playing for Tonga in 2022

In 2022, Katoa was named in the Tonga squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.[7] In late 2022, Katoa played three matches at the 2021 Rugby League World Cup including Tonga's quarter-final loss to Samoa.[8][9] The following year, Katoa was selected to represent Tonga in a three-Test series against England, kicking off at St Helens' Totally Wicked Stadium on 22 October 2023.[10]

Club career

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Katoa was contracted to the Penrith Panthers as a junior coming through the ranks,[11] before signing with the Dolphins on the day of his 18th birthday for their inaugural 2023 NRL season.[12]

Dolphins (2023-present)

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In round 1 of the 2023 NRL season, Katoa made his NRL debut with the Dolphins in their inaugural game in the national competition, defeating the Sydney Roosters 28–18 at Suncorp Stadium. In round 10 against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Suncorp Stadium, Katoa scored a try for the Dolphins in their 36–16 victory.[13] In September, the Dolphins' Inaugural Presentation Ball was held at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Katoa received the club's annual Rookie of the Year award.[14] Katoa played a total of 22 games for the Dolphins in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 10th on the table.[15]

Statistics

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Year Team Games Tries Goals FG Pts
2023 Dolphins 22 2 0 0 8
2024 22 2 1 0 10
2025 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 44 4 1 0 18

Achievements and accolades

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Individual

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References

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  1. ^ Rugby League Project
  2. ^ Zero Tackle profile
  3. ^ From Glenmore Park to Lang Park: Katoa lines up childhood mate Suaalii in historic clash
  4. ^ "Isaiya Katoa up rising Rugby League talent". YouTube. 22 August 2022.
  5. ^ "Isaiya Katoa's SportsCard". YourSportsCard. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Previous Winners – cas-web". 24 January 2018. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  7. ^ Full list of every squad at the Rugby League World Cup 2021
  8. ^ "Rugby League World Cup: Samoa stun Tonga with 20-18 win to set up England rematch in semi-finals". www.skysports.com.
  9. ^ Isaiya Katoa Highlights, 18 February 2022, retrieved 23 February 2024
  10. ^ "Star winger hospitalised with infection as England and Tonga name teams for first Test". Fox Sports. 21 October 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  11. ^ Chammas, Michael (3 February 2023). "Meet the cream of the NRL's 2023 crop before they become household names". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  12. ^ Dolphins land playmaker of the future
  13. ^ "Sharks v Dolphins". National Rugby League. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  14. ^ "Emotional Isaako sweeps Dolphins awards". The Dolphins. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  15. ^ "The Mole's end-of-season review: How one star 'lost his way' as Dolphins struggle with 'demanding' schedule". www.nine.com.au.
  16. ^ "Emotional Isaako sweeps Dolphins awards". The Dolphins. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
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