Maika Sivo
{{short description|Fiji international rugby league footballer (born 1993)}}
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Maika Sivo (born 3 October 1993) is a Fijian professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League, and represents Fiji at international level.
Background
Sivo grew up in Momi Bay, Fiji and played rugby union until 2014 when he was 22.
Sivo first played rugby league for the Gundagai Tigers in 2015 before playing for St. Mary's in the Ron Massey Cup. He then moved to the Mounties signing with their NSW Cup team in 2016, scoring 35 tries.
Sivo signed with the Penrith Panthers until the end of the 2018 season, scoring 12 tries in his first season with the club's lower grade. In 2018, he signed a two-year deal with the Parramatta Eels. In 2024, Sivo was granted an immediate release from his contract.
Playing career
=2019=
Sivo made his NRL debut in Round 1 of the 2019 NRL season against the Penrith Panthers.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/03/12/round-1-nrl-team-lists/ |title=Round 1 NRL team lists|publisher=NRL.com|date=12 March 2019}} He scored his first NRL try against the Sydney Roosters in round 3, scoring two tries in a losing effort.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/draw/nrl-premiership/2019/round-3/eels-v-roosters/|title=Eels v Roosters - Round 3, 2019 - Match Centre|website=National Rugby League|language=en|access-date=2019-03-30}}
In Round 6 against Wests Tigers, Sivo scored a try as Parramatta won the match 51–6 in the opening NRL match to be played at the new Western Sydney Stadium.{{cite web|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/live-scores/eels-v-wests-tigers-nrl-2019/319068 |title=Eels vs Wests Tigers - NRL match centre |publisher=Wide World of Sports |date=22 April 2019}}
In Round 8 against St George, Sivo scored 2 tries for Parramatta, one of which was a length of the field try. Parramatta would go on to win the match 32-18 after being down 14-0 earlier in the game.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/eels/revealed-parramatta-eels-cult-hero-being-paid-the-wage-of-a-brickys-labourer/news-story/301894573e480c76540cb86c6d42f9ac/|title=Revealed: Parramatta Eels cult hero being paid the wage of a bricky's labourer|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
In Round 13 against Cronulla-Sutherland, Sivo scored 2 tries in a losing effort as Parramatta were defeated 42–22.{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/113339450/nrl-cronulla-sharks-bronson-xerri-burns-parramatta-eels-in-nrl-rout/|title=Cronulla Sharks' Bronson Xerri burns Parramatta Eels in NRL rout|website=Stuff.co.nz}}
In Round 19 2019 against the New Zealand Warriors, he palmed off New Zealand player Blake Ayshford on his way to the try line. Fox Sports commentator Andrew Voss said of Sivo's fend on Ayshford "If you can get a charge for palming blokes in the sternum, Sivo’s looking at 10 weeks,". Sivo later scored a try in a 24–22 victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/eels/semi-who-superhuman-eels-winger-maika-sivo-monsters-warrior-blake-ayshford/news-story/752ccea597785ad52a2c7aa8e254b1cf/|title=Semi who? 'Superhuman' Eels winger Maika Sivo monsters Warrior Blake Ayshford|website=Fox Sports}}
In round 25 against Manly-Warringah, Sivo scored a hat-trick as Parramatta won the match 32–16 at the Western Sydney Stadium. The victory saw Parramatta finish 5th on the table at the end of the regular season.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/09/06/sivo-bags-a-hat-trick-as-eels-down-arch-rivals-manly/|title=Sivo bags a hat-trick as Eels leapfrog Manly into fifth spot|website=NRL}}
Sivo finished the 2019 NRL season with 20 tries, one behind Israel Folau's record of 21 in a rookie NRL season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/stats/|title=NRL Stats - NRL.com|website=National Rugby League|language=en|access-date=2019-09-07}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-rookies-israel-folau-the-one-that-got-away-as-mitchell-pearce-tops-class-of-2007/news-story/52756b9cc44bf8e9c6c7cf52aeab8ec0|title=NRL rookies: Israel Folau, Mitchell Pearce the stars of 2007 debutants|date=2015-12-06|website=Fox Sports|language=en-AU|access-date=2019-09-07}}
In the elimination final against Brisbane, Sivo scored two tries as Parramatta won the match 58–0 at the new Western Sydney Stadium. The victory was the biggest finals win in history, eclipsing Newtown's 55–7 victory over St George in 1944. The match was also Parramatta's biggest victory over Brisbane and Brisbane's worst ever loss since entering the competition in 1988.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-09-15/eels-make-history-with-58-point-finals-flogging-of-broncos/11505120/|title=Parramatta Eels eliminate Brisbane Broncos from the NRL Finals with a thumping 58-0 win|website=ABC}}
=2020=
In round 8 of the 2020 NRL season, Sivo scored four tries as Parramatta defeated North Queensland 42-4 at Bankwest Stadium.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2020-parramatta-eels-vs-north-queensland-cowboys-round-8-live-blog-live-stream-videos-supercoach/news-story/d83dd850e5c49791e8d14d96e29e323a/|title=Maika Sivo scores four tries as Parramatta beat NQ|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
In round 11 against Wests Tigers, Sivo scored two tries as Parramatta won the game 26-16 at Bankwest Stadium.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-23/nrl-parramatta-eels-beat-wests-tigers-26-16-round-11/12487356/|title=Parramatta Eels beat Wests Tigers|website=www.abc.net.au}}
In the qualifying final against Melbourne, Sivo injured his leg in the first half of the match and had to be taken from the field. It was later confirmed Sivo would be ruled out for the remainder of the season with an MCL injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2020-melbourne-storm-vs-parramatta-eels-finals-live-stream-live-blog-teams-videos-supercoach-scores-cameron-smith/news-story/a562ff7151ef6885269a5b53a43e4e31/|title=Melbourne defeat Parramatta|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
=2021=
In round 2 of the 2021 NRL season, Sivo scored two tries in Parramatta's 16-12 victory over Melbourne. The following day, Sivo re-signed with Parramatta until the end of 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-18/nrl-parramatta-eels-beat-melbourne-storm/100013996/|title=Parramatta Eels beat Melbourne Storm 16-12 in NRL thriller|website=www.abc.net.au}}
In round 7 against Brisbane, Sivo scored a hat-trick in Parramatta's 46-6 victory over Brisbane.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-23/nrl-parramatta-brisbane-broncos-south-sydney-gold-coast/100087882/|title=Parramatta thrashes Brisbane Broncos 46-6, Benji Marshall inspires South Sydney to 40-30 NRL win over Gold Coast|website=www.abc.net.au}}
The following week, he scored another two tries in Parramatta's 32-10 victory over arch-rivals Canterbury-Banksown.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-01/walker-stars-in-roosters-win-brett-morris-lindsay-collins-injury/100104014/|title=Sam Walker stars as Roosters hammer Newcastle Knights, but Brett Morris and Lindsay Collins injuries sour NRL victory|website=www.abc.net.au}}
In round 13 against Newcastle, he scored two tries including the 50th try of his career in a 40-4 victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2021-newcastle-knights-vs-parramatta-eels-live-blog-live-stream-supercoach-scores-videos-updates-reed-mahoney-jake-clifford/news-story/293e7170e956a8a17aa6a60124420d1d/|title=Milestone men Gutho and Sivo shine; Over-keen Knights 'panic' on old boys day: 3 Big Hits|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
In round 14, Sivo scored a try but was later sent to the sin bin for a high tackle on Wests Tigers player Adam Doueihi in a 40-12 victory. Sivo was later suspended for one match over the incident.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2021-parramatta-eels-vs-wests-tigers-live-updates-score-video-mitch-moses-clint-gutherson-daine-laurie/news-story/45686c54e611b3f39410d37935ebbcd3/|title=Moses makes up for 'bombed try of the year'; Sivo sin bin exposes inconsistent rulings: 3 Big Hits|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
On 24 August, Sivo was ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury in the club's round 23 victory over North Queensland.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/01/23/casualty-ward-all-the-latest-nrl-injury-news2/|title=Casualty Ward: Sivo's ACL torn; Roosters lose trio; Doueihi out|website=www.nrl.com}}
=2022=
After spending two weeks in the NSW Cup to regain match fitness, Sivo made his return to the Parramatta side in round 14 of the 2022 NRL season against arch-rivals Canterbury. Parramatta would go on to lose the match 34-4 in an upset defeat.{{cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/disgraceful-mitchell-moses-unforgivable-blunder-in-loss-to-canterbury-bulldogs/news-story/c65ad9409030fcbd9acb1147b9e7e88c/|title=‘Disgraceful’: Mitchell Moses’ unforgivable blunder in loss to Canterbury Bulldogs|website=www.news.com.au}}
In round 19, Sivo scored two tries for Parramatta in a 36-14 loss against Brisbane.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-parramatta-eels-vs-brisbane-broncos-live-stream-score-updates-blog-how-to-watch-news-origin-players-in-patrick-carrigan-payne-haas-mitchell-moses-transfer-news-brad-arthur-kevin-walters/news-story/17764e2f6cdc3b66584625b168e76091/|title=Broncos’ one-two punch downs Eels; Flyer’s finishing battle excites: Big Hits|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
The following week, Sivo scored two tries for Parramatta in their 34-10 upset victory over Penrith.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-parramatta-eels-vs-penrith-panthers-live-stream-live-blog-supercoach-scores-videos-mitchell-moses-nathan-cleary/news-story/06aed8ba9801d3768c013d77d05e75b5/|title=Penrith’s halves crisis deepens in huge Cleary blow as Eels spine sizzles in rout: 3 Big Hits|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
In round 21, Sivo scored a further two tries in Parramatta's 36-20 victory over Manly.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-05/nrl-live-score-updates-storm-vs-titans-eagles-vs-eels/101297102/|title=Eels roar home to down Sea Eagles, Storm score bittersweet victory over Titans|website=www.abc.net.au}}
In the 2022 preliminary final, Sivo scored the winning try for Parramatta in their 24-20 upset victory over North Queensland which sent the club into their first grand final since 2009.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-finals-2022-brad-arthur-mitchell-moses-parramatta-eels-vs-north-queensland-cowboys-preliminary-final/news-story/40c6fab40479312a2dab062fc15ecebc/|title=‘See it in their eyes’: The late-season pact and ‘massive sacrifice’ behind Eels surge|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
Sivo played for Parramatta in their 2022 NRL Grand Final loss to Penrith. In the second half of the match, Sivo dropped the ball over the line when the score was 22-0 in favour of Penrith. Penrith would score only minutes later to make it 28-0 before winning the match 28-12.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-grand-final-penrith-panthers-grand-final-celebrations-accor-stadium-grounds-buggy-jarome-luai-social-media-post-news-parramatta-eels-results-highlights/news-story/1a26e12e295fd2af8a2c5dd0782a7c2e/|title=‘Parra are our sons’: Panther’s cheeky Eels sledge as stars run riot, Luai has another dig|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
In the second group stage match of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, Sivo scored two tries for Fiji in their 60-4 victory over Italy.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/63353806/|title=Rugby League World Cup: Fiji thrash Italy 60-4|website=www.bbc.co.uk}}
=2023=
On 1 March, Sivo signed a contract extension to remain at Parramatta until the end of 2025.{{cite web|url=https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2023/03/01/eels-extend-maika-sivo/|title=Eels extend Maika Sivo|website=www.parraeels.com.au}}
In round 2 of the 2023 NRL season, Sivo scored two tries in a 30-26 loss against Cronulla.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-10/nrl-eels-sharks-broncos-cowboys/102068842/|title=Reece Walsh stars as Brisbane Broncos beat Cowboys 28-16 in Queensland NRL derby, Cronulla edges Parramatta 30-26 in thriller|website=www.abc.net.au}}
The following week, he scored two tries for Parramatta in their 34-30 loss against Manly at Brookvale Oval.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-16/nrl-manly-sea-eagles-parramatta-eels/102096956/|title=Manly Sea Eagles prevail 34-30 against Parramatta Eels to maintain unbeaten start to NRL season|website=www.abc.net.au}}
In round 6, Sivo scored two tries for Parramatta in their 28-22 victory over bottom placed Wests Tigers.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2023-wests-tigers-vs-parramatta-eels-live-stream-live-blog-supercoach-scores-videos-mitchell-moses-luke-brooks/news-story/a20fc8f9f5a9004b4fd4cf025f8ce0d9/|title=Moses proves his value and shows Tigers what they’ve been missing amid Doueihi disaster - 3 Big Hits|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
In round 7, Sivo scored two tries for Parramatta as they defeated arch-rivals Canterbury 30-4.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2023-parramatta-eels-vs-canterbury-bulldogs-live-stream-live-blog-supercoach-scores-videos-mitchell-moses-matt-burton/news-story/0aa79f5f4b850dd80d5fae3109bf112a/|title=Gutherson makes mockery of ‘X-Factor’ claims as ex-Eel cops nightmare return: 3 Big Hits|website=www.foxsports.com.au}} In round 10, Sivo scored a hat-trick in Parramatta's 26-24 loss to Gold Coast.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-07/nrl-magic-round-live-tigers-dragons-roosters-cowboys-titans-eels/102292174/|title=Magic Round: Gold Coast Titans beat Parramatta 26-24, Nth Queensland Cowboys down Sydney Roosters 20-6, Wests Tigers beat St George illawarra 18-16|website=www.abc.net.au}}
Following Parramatta's victory over the Gold Coast in round 20 of the competition, Sivo was handed a four-match suspension for a careless high tackle during the game.{{cite web|url=https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2023/07/18/judiciary-update-sivo--campbell-gillard/|title=Judiciary Update: Sivo & Campbell-Gillard|website=www.parraeels.com.au}}
In round 26, Sivo scored four tries for Parramatta in their upset 32-18 victory over Penrith.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2023-penrith-panthers-vs-parramatta-eels-nathan-cleary-clint-gutherson-scores-stats-supercoach-dylan-edwards-rested-sold-out-crowd-bluebet-stadium/news-story/c90cea8dd5540c2fd477d22a572884f3/|title=Luai anomaly to frighten Panthers fans as star set for sideline stint; Gutho’s captain’s knock - Big Hits|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
Sivo played a total of 20 matches for Parramatta in the 2023 NRL season and scored 20 tries as the club finished 10th and missed the finals. Sivo finished as the clubs leading try scorer.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugby-league/news/nrl-2023-parramatta-eels-season-review/87bc005ef8afccb71c8cd224#:~:text=Following%20a%201%2D4%20start,to%20the%20Eels'%20poor%20season./|title=NRL 2023: Parramatta Eels season review|website=www.sportingnews.com}}
=2024=
On 28 February, it was announced that Sivo would be suspended and miss the opening three matches of the 2024 NRL season in relation to a high tackle he performed on the Gold Coast's AJ Brimson during Parramatta's pre-season trial victory.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2024-trial-game-charges-match-review-committee-maika-sivo-banned-for-tackle-on-aj-brimson-video-ethan-strange/news-story/ea8c9888478c419a8a97d819fd788b65/|title=Eels’ Sivo whacked with big ban; Raiders’ relief sparks halves headache — NRL Charge Sheet|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
Sivo returned to the Parramatta team in round 4 of the 2024 NRL season, scoring a try in the clubs 17-16 upset loss against the Wests Tigers. The following week, Sivo scored two tries but was found out defensively numerous times in the clubs 41-8 loss against Canberra.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2024-canberra-raiders-vs-parramatta-eels-live-scores-updates-team-news-supercoach-scores-stats-match-centre/news-story/4964ab004d0104aa15a2d8f382f9a97f/|title=Moses sized hole evident for Parra as Raiders speedsters run riot — What we learned|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
On 9 April, Sivo was demoted to reserve grade after two indifferent performances to start the year.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/04/09/nrl-team-lists-round-6/|title=NRL Team Lists: Round 6|website=www.nrl.com}}
In round 8, Sivo was recalled to the Parramatta team for their game against Manly. Sivo scored a hat-trick in the match but was sin binned for a professional foul when the score was 20-18 in Manly's favour. Video replays showed Sivo deliberately hitting a prone Reuben Garrick with an elbow. Manly would go on to win the game 32-18.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/absolute-brain-explosion-parramatta-winger-maika-sivo-goes-from-hero-to-zero-in-loss-to-manly/news-story/f71924e8b1880ec8340da98bc34cf48d/|title=Absolute brain explosion from Parramatta winger Maika Sivo|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
In round 12, Sivo became the fourth highest try scorer in Parramatta's history overtaking Steve Ella as he scored two tries in the clubs 42-26 loss against South Sydney.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-25/nrl-live-updates-raiders-roosters-sharks-panthers-rabbitohs-eels/103878460/|title=Nicho Hynes calf concern casts doubt on NSW selection as Penrith beat Cronulla 42-0|website=www.abc.net.au}}
The following week, Sivo scored two tries in Parramatta's upset 34-22 victory over top of the table Cronulla.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/05/30/parra-power-past-sharks-as-stars-return-in-style/|title=Parra power past Sharks as stars return in style|website=www.nrl.com}}
On 3 July, it was announced that Sivo would be ruled out for six weeks with a hamstring injury.{{cite web|url=https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2024/07/03/injury-update-round-18/|title=Injury Update: Round 18|website=www.parraeels.com.au}}
In round 26, Sivo scored a hat-trick in Parramatta's 44-40 victory over St. George Illawarra.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2024-parramatta-eels-vs-st-george-illawarra-dragons-live-updates-score-stats-video-top-eight-finals/news-story/499ba550b4239474eb95274704c0445e/|title=Dragons ‘fall apart’... then make NRL history in crazy near-comeback for ages|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
The following week, Sivo scored two tries in Parramatta's 60-26 victory over the Wests Tigers in what the media dubbed the fixture as the "Spoon Bowl" game.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2024-wests-tigers-v-parramatta-eels-spoon-bowl-lachlan-galvin-reaction-social-media-rugby-league-news/news-story/52d07b10167bea71afbbb846921d969c/|title=‘Either the best or worst game all year’: NRL world ‘can’t look away’ from Spoon Bowl|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
Sivo finished as the clubs top try scorer with 17 tries in twelve games as the club ended up 15th on the table.{{cite web|url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2024-the-mole-exclusive-parramatta-eels-season-review-reagan-campbell-gillard-future-20240907-p5k8qj.html/|title=The Mole's end of season review: What went wrong at the Parramatta Eels?|website=www.nine.com.au}}
On 23 October, it was announced by the Parramatta Eels that Sivo had been granted an immediate release from his contract for 2025 to pursue other opportunities, allowing him to further his career elsewhere.{{Cite web |date=2024-10-23 |title=Maika Sivo to depart Eels |url=https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2024/10/23/maika-sivo-to-depart-eels/ |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Parramatta Eels |language=en}}
On 26 October, Sivo signed a three-year deal to join English side Leeds.{{cite web|url=https://www.therhinos.co.uk/article/21060/rhinos-pull-off-huge-signing-with-try-scoring-ace/|title=Rhinos pull off huge signing with try scoring ace|website=www.therhinos.co.uk}}{{Cite web |date=2024-10-26 |title=Maika Sivo: Leeds Rhinos sign Fiji international for 2025 |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/articles/cvgxdg7edp2o |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}} Sivo had stated in an interview with Brad Walter that he would not play for another team in the NRL as the Eels were like his second home.{{Cite web |last=Walter |first=Brad |date=2024-10-28 |title='My second home': Why Sivo won't play against Eels |url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/10/24/my-second-home-why-sivo-wont-play-against-eels/ |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=National Rugby League |language=en}}
= 2025 =
On 27 January, it was announced that Sivo had torn his ACL and would be ruled out for the entire Super League season.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-27 |title=Maika Sivo: Leeds Rhinos' new signing out for 2025 after pre-season knee injury |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/articles/cx2y0q6n22qo |access-date=2025-01-29 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB}}
Statistics
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Team !Games !Tries !Pts |
| align=center|2019
| rowspan="6" |{{Leagueicon|Parramatta|16}} Parramatta Eels | align=right |25 | align=right |22 | align=right |88 |
| align=center|2020
| align=right |21 | align=right |15 | align=right |60 |
| align=center|2021
| align=right |21 | align=right |17 | align=right |68 |
| align=center|2022
| align=right |16 | align=right |13 | align=right |52 |
| align=center|2023
| align=right |20 | align=right |20 | align=right |80 |
| align=center|2024
| align=right |12 | align=right |17 | align=right |68 |
| align=center|2026
| align=left |{{leagueicon|leeds|16}} Leeds Rhinos | align=right |0 | align=right |0 | align=right |0 |
| colspan=2 align=left |Totals
| align=right |115 | align=right |104 | align=right |416 |
Controversy
On 28 December 2019, it was reported that Sivo had been arrested whilst on holiday visiting family in Fiji. Sivo was later charged with one count of indecent annoyance. It was alleged that Sivo harassed a female bartender at a pool party, tugging on her skirt in order to get her attention. Sivo was granted bail at Nadi Magistrate's Court but was banned from leaving Fiji and was ordered to reappear at court on 7 January 2020.{{cite web |url=https://fijivillage.com/news/Maika-Sivo-to-miss-Eels-NRL-pre-season-blocked-from-leaving-Fiji-on-assault-charge-sk29r5/ |title=Maika Sivo to miss Eels' NRL pre-season, blocked from leaving Fiji on assault charge |publisher=Fiji Village |date=31 December 2019 |access-date=19 March 2023}}{{cite web |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/118528262/nrl-maika-sivo-wants-travel-ban-lifted-despite-indecent-assault-charge |title=NRL: Maika Sivo wants travel ban lifted despite indecent assault charge |publisher=Stuff |date=31 December 2019 |access-date=19 March 2023}}
The Parramatta club released a statement saying "The club takes these incidents seriously and will be monitoring the situation closely, As with any legal matter, it is important that we follow due process, and the club will review all information available regarding the alleged incident. We are currently providing support to Maika and his family. The club has informed the NRL integrity unit and will be making no further comment at this time".{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/eels/maika-sivo-tugged-on-female-bartenders-dress-before-fiji-pool-party-arrest/news-story/fb6dda5023f22790903b768a41c8c740/|title=Eels star Maika Sivo fronts court in traditional dress, barred from leaving Fiji over indecency charge|website=Fox Sports}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12297026/|title=Parramatta Eels winger Maika Sivo arrested in Fiji|website=The New Zealand Herald }}
On 6 January 2020, Sivo had his bail conditions altered so he could return to Australia for Parramatta training.{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/01/06/sivo-back-for-eels-injured-stars-lead-pre-season-returns/|title=Sivo back on track for Eels, injured stars lead pre-season returns|website=www.nrl.com}}
On 9 March 2020, Sivo was cleared to play by the NRL after it was ruled that he was not subject to the no-fault stand down policy.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/teams/eels/nrl-2020-parramatta-eels-maika-sivo-cleared-to-play-round-1-fiji-court-case/news-story/baf89a4f38f7de63d8be7d444cb2d656/|title=Eels star Maika Sivo to play in Round 1 despite Fiji court case|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.parraeels.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/parramatta-eels/maika-sivo/ Eels profile]
- [https://www.nrl.com/players/rugby-league-world-cup/fiji/maika-sivo/ Fiji profile]
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