Kamikamica announces immediate NRL retirement
The Somosomo, Taveuni native calls time on his 142-game NRL career due to medical reasons.
Thursday 20 August 2026 | 12:00
Tui Kamikamica was inducted as Storm Life Member #44 on Monday night, August 17, recognising a decade of outstanding service and contribution to the club.
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Fiji Bati captain Tui Kamikamica has announced his retirement from the NRL, effective immediately, on medical grounds.
Melbourne Storm has confirmed the retirement of the long-serving prop, who finishes his rugby league career with 142 NRL appearances for the club and 23 Test matches for the Fiji Bati.
Storm Player #181, Kamikamica had been a mainstay of Craig Bellamy’s squad since making his NRL debut in Round 5, 2017. He became a member of the club’s Leadership Group in 2025 and was inducted as Storm Life Member #44 on Monday night, recognising a decade of outstanding service and contribution to the club.
The 32-year-old arrived in Australia from Fiji in 2013, initially joining Parramatta’s Under-20s before a brief stint in rugby union. He joined Melbourne in 2016 from the Sunshine Coast Falcons and went on to become a powerful and consistent member of the Storm’s forward pack.
Throughout his time at the club, Kamikamica played 15 NRL finals games, including the 2024 and 2025 NRL Grand Finals. He was also a valued squad member during Melbourne’s 2017 and 2020 NRL premiership-winning seasons.
A respected leader on and off the field, Kamikamica leaves an enduring legacy with the Fiji Bati. He has captained his country since 2023 and made 23 international appearances.
His retirement brings to an end a distinguished decade-long career with Melbourne Storm and a significant chapter in Fiji rugby league.
