Eels fullback Isaiah Iongi has been issued a breach notice by the NRL after photos that “brought the game into disrepute” were shared online.
Images of the young Parramatta star surfaced last month that showed him smoking an unknown substance, which prompted the club to notify the NRL integrity unit.
The images were shared without Iongi’s consent and are believed to be from several years ago, according to The Sydney Morning Herald.
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He is expected to be free to play in Parramatta’s round four clash against the Panthers.
Images have surfaced showing Isaiah Iongi in possession of an unidentified substance. Supplied
“The NRL today issued Parramatta Eels player Isaiah Iongi with a breach notice alleging a breach of the NRL code of conduct following an NRL integrity unit investigation,” a statement on Monday afternoon said.
“The particulars of the breach notice, determined by the independent decision maker (IDM), are that Iongi featured in imagery, which emerged publicly on 22 February 2026, which has brought the game into disrepute.
“Iongi has five business days to respond to the breach notice.”
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The 22-year-old is one of the NRL’s rising stars, nominated for Dally M Rookie of the Year honours last season and playing for Tonga in the Pacific Championships.
He signed a long-term contract extension with the Eels at the end of last year, keeping him in the blue and gold jersey until the end of 2030.
Parramatta have since responded to the breach notice.
“We will work with Isaiah to review the notice and respond accordingly as per the process,: the statement said.
“We will not be making any further comment until the matter is concluded.”