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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

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 +++++++++++

03 Jan: The Breakers have a simple New Year's resolution - bank wins in the back-end of the season and make the Australian NBL play-offs ++++++++++

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

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 ++++++++

07 Jan: The Perth Bears have signed their most experienced NRL player so far, nabbing Josh Curran from the Bulldogs on a three-year deal ahead of their first season in 2027 ++++++++

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

Rugby League NewsLinks

15 Jan: England head coach wane steps down in world cup year (BBCWorld)

14 Jan: Rugby league great reveals mental health battles and rehab stint (Stuff.co.nz)

13 Jan: Nz rugby high performance boss mike anthony departs for english premier league club (Stuff.co.nz)

12 Jan: English league greats have played for the tigers. pearce-paul hopes to follow in their footsteps (Sydney Morning Herald)

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)

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Motoring:
Te Rapa Road in Hamilton is closed following a serious crash overnight 7:47

Rugby:
New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk is vowing to get the right person in charge and insists there's no rush in appointing a new All Blacks coach 7:27

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Kim Kardashian's longtime best friend Allison Statter accidentally set her hair on fire 7:23

Business:
???1;The construction sector's feeling optimistic, despite weak demand 7:17

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One person has died and three others are injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 6 near Winton, Southland 6:57

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Sofia Richie Grainge is having a baby boy 6:23

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