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      Home > News > National > Upper South Island

    Kiwis international Nelson Asofa-Solomona could be about to deflect to rugby union

    Kiwis international Nelson Asofa-Solomona could be about to deflect to rugby union


    The 25 year old who plays for the Melbourne Storm is contemplating a move to Japanese Rugby with his status in the NRL unclear.

    Asofa-Solomona is unvaccinated against COVID-19 and has been unable to join the Storm's preseason training due to the state of Victoria's protocols.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Upper South Island News
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     30 Jan: Insurers are getting increasingly sophisticated about where they offer cover - particularly in areas most affected by climate risks
     30 Jan: The West Coast Regional Council is upping their game on flood protection - to ensure Westport can continue to insure their homes
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     Today's News

    		 Rugby:
    The Highlanders are keeping their fingers crossed for Fabian Holland as they prepare to find out more about the All Blacks lock's injury 15:47

     Business:
    Residents in Hawke's Bay's Kai-rakau have entered a second consecutive month of level 4 water restrictions 15:27

     Golf:
    World number one Scottie Scheffler is lurking at the PGA Tour's latest stop in Phoenix 15:07

     Rugby:
    New Zealand's Paul Coll has won into the last eight at squash's Windy City Open in Chicago 14:37

     Business:
    Many businesses across the country could have unknowingly have a gender pay gap 14:17

     General:
    Winter Olympics 2026 quick guide: What to watch on Day 2, Sunday, February 8 14:17

     International:
    Savannah Guthrie indicates she will pay ransom for return of her mother in video message to apparent kidnappers 14:07

     Environment:
    State Highway Two through the Waioweka Gorge, which connects Gisborne and the Eastern Bay of Plenty, re-opens tomorrow under special conditions 14:07

     Health & Safety:
    Water warnings along the capital's South Coast are expected to remain for another week, as officials wait for more test results 13:47

     Basketball:
    A double-dose of positive news for the Breakers as they fight to keep their dim NBL basketball playoff hopes alight 12:27

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