Taumalolo: It's good to be healthy again - Cowboys
North Queensland Toyota Cowboys middle forward Jason Taumalolo speaking to the media ahead of Saturday's clash with the Melbourne Storm.
www.cowboys.com.auHere’s the latest I can confirm about Jason Taumalolo:
- In late 2024 and into 2025 there were reports that Taumalolo faced knee-related issues during international duties with Tonga, including a knee cleanup procedure in the Pacific Championships period. He was not always listed to play in every Tonga match, with squad adjustments made around those games. This context was followed by updates suggesting a return to club duties in 2025, subject to his recovery timeline.[1][3]
- By mid-2025, coverage indicated Taumalolo underwent Lisfranc surgery after returning from international duty, affecting his early 2025 NRL commitments for the North Queensland Cowboys, including missed rounds early in the season. The club publicly discussed the impact on their season and his minutes management in 2024 and 2025.[3][10]
- More recently (2026), the Cowboys and broader rugby league outlets reference Taumalolo’s continued role as a key forward, with updates on his health and return-to-play status ahead of matches in 2026. For example, a March 2026 Cowboys feature highlights him being healthy again and preparing for a round against Melbourne Storm, and ZeroTackle maintains ongoing coverage of his career, injuries, and form through 2026.[6][10]
If you’d like, I can fetch the latest 1–2 articles directly and summarize their key points with dates and context. I can also pull a quick status snapshot (injury, club, international duty, and next game) if you specify whether you want Tonga duty, Cowboys duties, or both.
Would you like me to pull the very latest articles and provide a concise timeline with sources?[10][1][3][6]