Premiership winner inks NRL extension

There were fears the former premiership winner at the Roosters could be lost to rugby league after an underwhelming stint at Catalans and a failed medical that blocked a potential move to the Bulldogs. But Taukeiaho, 33, made the most of his Manly lifeline in 2025 and had to carry the forward pack that dealt with long-term injuries to Taniela Paseka (Achilles) and Haumole Olakau’atu (shoulder). “Siua was tremendous for the team in his first year back in the NRL,” Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold said. “Effort after effort and just so consistent with his performances. “We had a lot of injuries to our middles last season, so Siua’s contribution to the team became even more important. “He’s one of our leaders who shows the way week in, week out.” Taukeiaho is at the back end of his career but will provide much-needed leadership and experience to a team that will be without Daly Cherry-Evans and middle forwards Toff Sipley and Josh Aloiai next season. They have signed Kobe Hetherington from the Broncos and will get Davvy Moale in 2027, although there are reports the club could try to bring him over earlier. “I’m really happy to have signed on at Manly for another year,” Taukeiaho said. “It’s a terrific a group we’ve got here, both players and staff, and I think the future looks bright. “I’ve enjoyed the break, my body feels good, so pre-season here we come.”

But Taukeiaho, 33, made the most of his Manly lifeline in 2025 and had to carry the forward pack that dealt with long-term injuries to Taniela Paseka (Achilles) and Haumole Olakau’atu (shoulder).

“Siua was tremendous for the team in his first year back in the NRL,” Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold said.

“Effort after effort and just so consistent with his performances.

“We had a lot of injuries to our middles last season, so Siua’s contribution to the team became even more important.

“He’s one of our leaders who shows the way week in, week out.”

Taukeiaho is at the back end of his career but will provide much-needed leadership and experience to a team that will be without Daly Cherry-Evans and middle forwards Toff Sipley and Josh Aloiai next season.

They have signed Kobe Hetherington from the Broncos and will get Davvy Moale in 2027, although there are reports the club could try to bring him over earlier.

“I’m really happy to have signed on at Manly for another year,” Taukeiaho said.

“It’s a terrific a group we’ve got here, both players and staff, and I think the future looks bright.

“I’ve enjoyed the break, my body feels good, so pre-season here we come.”