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A veteran forward who had a torrid time in Super League has been rewarded with a new contract after his \u201ctremendous\u201d NRL return.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sio Siua Taukeiaho left Super League just 18 months into a two-year deal, making zero appearances in his second season at Catalans Dragons as injury issues took hold.<\/p>\n What followed were disciplinary issues with Catalans releasing the veteran forward sacked<\/a> alongside two others after they failed to attend the England versus France mid-season international, instead attending a concert in England.<\/p>\n As a result, Taukeiaho played just ten games in 18 months before returning down under but he\u2019s gone on to be a huge asset to Manly Sea Eagles, who initially picked him up in late 2024<\/a> on a train and trial deal before committing to him for the 2025 season.<\/p>\n After an impressive first season back in the NRL, Taukeiaho has now been handed a contract extension with Manly\u2019s head coach Anthony Seibold hailing his impact.<\/p>\n Sacked Super League forward signs new NRL deal<\/p>\n Taukeiaho had been on the radar of NRL clubs after his first season with Catalans but a failed medical saw a move to Canterbury fall through, however, he put his injury woes behind him and made 21 appearances in 2025.<\/p>\n Speaking on the forward\u2019s impact, head coach Anthony Seibold said: \u201cSiua was tremendous for the team in his first year back in the NRL.<\/p>\n \u201cEffort after effort and just so consistent with his performances. We had a lot of injuries to our middles last season, so Siua\u2019s contribution to the team became even more important.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s one of our leaders who shows the way week in, week out.\u201d<\/p>\n Taukeiaho could be asked to step up even more in terms of leadership with Daly Cherry-Evans departing and fellow prop Toafofoa Sipley joining Warrington Wolves<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m really happy to have signed on at Manly for another year,\u201d Taukeiaho said of his new deal.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a terrific a group we\u2019ve got here, both players and staff, and I think the future looks bright. I\u2019ve enjoyed the break, my body feels good, so pre-season here we come.\u201d<\/p>\n
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