Former NRL players Siosiua Taukeiaho and Jayden Nikorima have been sacked by Super League club Catalans Dragons over a “highly unacceptable” incident.
The pair had their contracts terminated with immediate effect alongside teammate Damel Diakhate on Friday following a “disciplinary process”.
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Taukeiaho, 32, made his NRL debut at the Warriors in 2013 before joining the Roosters and playing 167 games, winning back-to-back premierships in 2018-19 and joining the Dragons in 2023.
Nikorima, 27, played nine NRL games in stints at the Roosters and Storm between 2016 and 2023 before joining the Dragons this year.
The Catalans released a statement on Friday night AEST.
“Following a disciplinary process, the Catalans Dragons have decided to terminate the contracts of three of their Players with immediate effect. The players concerned are Siua Taukeiaho, Jayden Nikorima and Damel Diakhate,” the statement read.
“All Players were involved in an incident deemed to be highly unacceptable by the Club and contrary to the Club’s values.”
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