Daniel Saifiti is reportedly retiring from the NRL due to ongoing shoulder issues, with public announcements around May 3–4, 2026. He played for the Dolphins in 2025 after a long stint with the Newcastle Knights and has represented NSW in State of Origin and Fiji internationally. The Dolphins indicated he would transition into a club role following his retirement. If you’d like, I can pull up the latest statements or forge a brief timeline of his career highlights and the injury context.[2][4]
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More Fijian players have been named in their respective NRL teams for this weekend’s NRL Auckland Nines. The Penrith Panthers have named Waqa
fijivillage.comThe Dolphins had hoped Tom Gilbert would return in 2025, but he will now be sidelined for the rest of the year along with another key forward.
thenightly.com.auDaniel Saifiti is a Dolphins NRL player. View career stats, contract details, latest news, injury updates and rumours.
www.zerotackle.comDaniel Saifiti starred as the Knights scored an impressive round one win over the Bulldogs.
www.nrl.comDaniel Saifiti's stellar career with the Dolphins, Newcastle, NSW and Fiji comes to a premature end through injury.
www.abc.net.aunib Newcastle Knights players Daniel and Jacob Saifiti were the latest guests on the KNIGHTS // HQ podcast. The pair spoke about the moment Daniel was selected for State of Origin and their reactions. Daniel also spoke about his first years in the Origin arena and the running battle for the front-row positions while Jacob talked on how he came into the Emerging Blues camp and his passion for food.
www.newcastleknights.com.auHead of Physical Performance Balin Cupples provides the latest injury update from week 3 of pre-season at Knights HQ.
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