Rugby Union 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. At Barker, he won a
Combined Associated Schools Championship and a Manu Sutherland Shield beating
St Joseph's College, Nudgee in 2022.
International career In 2022, Katoa was named in the
Tonga squad for the
2021 Rugby League World Cup. In late 2022, Katoa played three matches at the
2021 Rugby League World Cup including Tonga's quarter-final loss to Samoa. 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.
Club career Katoa was contracted to the
Penrith Panthers as a junior coming through the ranks, before signing with the
Dolphins on the day of his 18th birthday for their inaugural 2023
NRL season.
Dolphins (2023-present) 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. 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. Katoa played a total of 22 games for the Dolphins in the
2024 NRL season as the club finished 10th on the table. Katoa played every match for the Dolphins in the
2025 NRL season as the club narrowly missed out on the finals finishing 9th. == Statistics ==