Veteran prop forward Siosiua Taukeiaho has been rewarded for his terrific return to the NRL with a new one-year deal to remain at the Sea Eagles who relied on him through the middle for much of 2025.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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\u2019atu (shoulder).<\/p>\n
\u201cSiua was tremendous for the team in his first year back in the NRL,\u201d Sea Eagles coach Anthony Seibold said.<\/p>\n
\u201cEffort after effort and just so consistent with his performances.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe 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 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.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m really happy to have signed on at Manly for another year,\u201d Taukeiaho said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a terrific a group we\u2019ve got here, both players and staff, and I think the future looks bright.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve enjoyed the break, my body feels good, so pre-season here we come.\u201d<\/p>\n