{
  "id": 6715328,
  "title": "How two premierships in one year was the making of Isaiya Katoa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/how-two-premierships-in-one-year-was-the-making-of-isaiya-katoa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T05:40:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-11/isaiya-katoa-dolphins-nrl-panthers-warriors-finals/107144036"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Isaiya Katoa, the Dolphins' playmaker, has made history by securing two premierships in a single year, propelling him to the status of a league legend. Now, he prepares to take on the Auckland Warriors in the NRL semifinals. Katoa, who joined the Dolphins on his 18th birthday, has proven himself time and again, setting himself apart from other promising halfbacks. After his impressive performances in junior football, including a Combined Associated Schools premiership with Barker College, Katoa joined Penrith, where he played a pivotal role in leading the team to victories in multiple finals. Katoa's exceptional skills, including his calm demeanor, precise execution, and knack for making defenders uncertain, have made him a formidable opponent. He has now set his sights on facing the Warriors in a high-stakes game, where his talent and experience will be tested against a formidable opponent.",
  "summary": "Isaiya Katoa prepares for his NRL semifinal debut as the prince of the game's playmakers and four years ago it was a series of brilliant finals performances that birthed his budding legend.",
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        "title": "How two premierships in one year was the making of Isaiya Katoa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/how-two-premierships-in-one-year-was-the-making-of-isaiya-katoa-6719623",
        "published": "2026-09-11T05:40:19.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}