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Kiwis and former Melbourne Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona is set to pursue his dream of becoming a champion heavyweight boxer

2 December 2025

Kiwis and former Melbourne Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona is set to pursue his dream of becoming a champion heavyweight boxer

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The Perth Bears' first signings for their inaugural NRL season in 2027 will make their way across from the UK Super League
	2 Dec 2025: The Perth Bears' first signings for their inaugural NRL season in 2027 will make their way across from the UK Super League... more

NRL fans are in hysterics over the new series of 'Stranger Things' on Netflix
	2 Dec 2025: NRL fans are in hysterics over the new series of 'Stranger Things' on Netflix... more

Auckland FC can't wait to see club captain Hiroki Sakai back on the field
	2 Dec 2025: Auckland FC can't wait to see club captain Hiroki Sakai back on the field... more

NRL bad boy Matt Lodge has signed for a sixth different club
	2 Dec 2025: NRL bad boy Matt Lodge has signed for a sixth different club... more

Tensions are rising over Christchurch's temporary stadium, with Canterbury Rugby League claiming it's owed hundreds of thousands dollars in revenue
	26 Nov 2025: Tensions are rising over Christchurch's temporary stadium, with Canterbury Rugby League claiming it's owed hundreds of thousands dollars in revenue... more

Breakers development player Tukaha Cooper has copped a one-month ban from basketball after testing positive for cannabis
	25 Nov 2025: Breakers development player Tukaha Cooper has copped a one-month ban from basketball after testing positive for cannabis... more

Kiwis team doctor Greg Macleod believes the incident involving Tongan forward Eli Katoa will serve as a cautionary tale for years
	25 Nov 2025: Kiwis team doctor Greg Macleod believes the incident involving Tongan forward Eli Katoa will serve as a cautionary tale for years... more

Tom Trbojevic has been named the Manly Sea Eagles' new captain in the wake of Daly Cherry-Evans heading to the Sydney Roosters
	25 Nov 2025: Tom Trbojevic has been named the Manly Sea Eagles' new captain in the wake of Daly Cherry-Evans heading to the Sydney Roosters... more

Kiwis team doctor Greg Macleod claims a gap remains in rugby league when dealing with head knocks
	25 Nov 2025: Kiwis team doctor Greg Macleod claims a gap remains in rugby league when dealing with head knocks... more

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Most Popular Recent Rugby League News

13 Dec: Kiwi boxer David Nyika's cruiserweight bout against Wuzhati Nuerlang tonight is far from his main focus ++++++++++++++

19 Dec: Rugby league's NRL has issued breach notices to the Sydney Roosters in relation to salary cap overspend and the Melbourne Storm in relation to team selection protocols ++++++++++++

26 Dec: Joseph Parker's manager has revealed the pair discussed the Kiwi boxer retiring, following his defeat to Brit Fabio Wardley in London and positive drugs test +++++++++++

23 Dec: Nelson Asofa-Solomona's return to the boxing ring will come against a fellow former rugby league player - and a former Warrior +++++++++

13 Dec: Forward Josh King feels Melbourne have the young blood to cover the loss of Eli Katoa, with his Storm teammate making good progress in his rehabilitation after brain surgery ++++++++

26 Dec: Steve Smith says he's feeling a hundred per cent ready to return to the Australian line-up for the Boxing Day cricket test in Melbourne +++++++

21 Dec: Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf is aiming to stay connected to the group as he goes through rehabilitation +++++++

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12 Jan: Ex-nrl star says all blacks could be wooed by hybrid rugby (Stuff.co.nz)

12 Jan: ‘sport and entertainment together’: sam burgess becomes part-owner of hybrid rugby (Sydney Morning Herald)

10 Jan: How much will it change rugby league if the scoring team kicks off? (Sydney Morning Herald)

7 Jan: Elijah taylor looks to inspire future rugby league talent after hanging up boots (NZ Herald)

23 Dec: Tue, 23 Dec 2025: New salford team granted championship status (BBCWorld)

14 Dec: Sun, 14 Dec 2025: Belmore, france ... perth. the bears recruit taking the road less travelled (Sydney Morning Herald)

13 Dec: Sat, 13 Dec 2025: Mark geyer put rugby league on the map in perth. another panther is hoping to do the same (Sydney Morning Herald)

13 Dec: Sat, 13 Dec 2025: ‘robbed’: kiwis star overlooked for golden boot award won by australian ace (Stuff.co.nz)

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