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'Can't get sent off in boxing': why Nelson left the NRL

Former NRL star Nelson Asofa-Solomona has opened up on why he left the Melbourne Storm after two premierships and 215 games to pursue a fulltime boxing career.

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Taumalolo in, but Tonga suffer another blow

Jason Taumalolo is set to return from a knee injury for Tonga against New Zealand, but Kristian Woolf's side has taken another hit to their backline.

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Record-setting Foran named in NZ Pacific Champs team

Sixteen years after making his international debut, retiring NRL great Kieran Foran will become New Zealand's longest-serving rugby league Test player.

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Melbourne Storm grant star veteran immediate release

Melbourne have made their first significant roster move since losing a second straight NRL grand final, granting a big-money forward an immediate release.

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Foran back to close out rugby league career as a Kiwi

Kieran Foran will play his final game in a New Zealand jersey, with Kiwis coach Stacey Jones naming an experienced squad for the Pacific Championships.

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Storm 'won't take a backward step' in Sharks showdown

Addin Fonua-Blake and Stefano Utoikamanu will lead the charge for their respective packs as the Sharks and Storm resume hostilities in Friday's prelim final.

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Storm shaken with duo joining Hughes on sidelines

Nelson Asofa-Solomona's NRL season could be over, and he'll be joined on the sidelines by Jahrome Hughes and Ryan Papenhuyzen.

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Disobedient Dogs at risk of being bitten by rap sheet

More than 50 NRL players will enter round 27 with their finals series at risk of being blown apart by a bad judiciary record, with Canterbury the most at risk.

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Roosters happy to rain on Bellamy's Storm parade

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson says his team has remained focused on shutting down Craig Bellamy's milestone celebrations despite some off-field turmoil.

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Bellamy only focused on Storm ahead of title rematch

Craig Bellamy appears already in finals mode, the veteran coach in a combative mood ahead of Melbourne's NRL grand final rematch with the resurgent Penrith.

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Storm gun has point to prove with Panthers on the prowl

Ahead of their NRL grand final rematch, Melbourne's Stefano Utoikamanu is hopeful of getting Nelson Asofa-Solomona back to help halt Penrith's winning run.

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Storm star in line for shock return ahead of NRL finals

While Melbourne are bracing for the best of Brisbane, their hard road to the finals could be eased by the early return of Jahrome Hughes.

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Broncos star back as Jensen plays for his future

Brisbane get one big bopper back and lose another for the away NRL clash with Melbourne as prop Corey Jensen targets a new contract.

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Storm prop Asofa-Solomona learns fate over stray elbow

Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona is facing another stint on the sideline after being charged over a stray elbow to Manly hooker Jake Simpkin's face.

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‘Run it straight’ competition announces event with $200,000 prize despite warnings about viral challenge’s head trauma risk

Liberal MP Moira Deeming and Melbourne Storm forward Nelson Asofa-Solomona reportedly join a concussion expert in expressing concern

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Paps helps Storm embarrass Tigers with fantastic four

Melbourne have delivered an almost flawless 80 minutes, thrashing Wests Tigers 64-0 to underline their NRL premiership credentials.

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Injured stars: Storm learn full cost of bittersweet win

Melbourne have been left to count the costs of their win over Penrith, with Jahrome Hughes, Nick Meaney and Nelson Asofa-Solomona all injured.

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Storm enforcer gets nod as Panthers suffer late blow

Storm enforcer Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named to play his first NRL match since missing last year's grand final, while Penrith have lost another fullback.

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Storm wouldn't be human to not want revenge: Panthers

Penrith used the motivation of their 2020 grand-final loss to Melbourne to shape their NRL dynasty and now they expect to cop a similar backlash from the Storm.

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No six appeal for Crichton as Manly name big guns

Stephen Crichton will remain in the centres for Canterbury after being floated as a potential replacement for Matt Burton at No.6.

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Storm hopeful star forward escapes ban for GF rematch

With Nelson Asofa-Solomona still "burning" about the 2024 NRL grand final, the Storm want to see the prop avoid another ban ahead of their next Panthers clash.

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Storm embracing NRL title favouritism: Papenhuyzen

Ahead of their grand-final rematch with Penrith, Melbourne aren't shying away from the tag of NRL premiership picks according to fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen.

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Star recruit Utoikamanu opens up about Storm move

Looking to challenge himself, Stefano Utoikamanu says he's getting comfortable with being uncomfortable after joining NRL heavyweights Melbourne.

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Robinson calls for harsher penalties on kick-off fouls

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes sending off players for high shots following kick-offs would improve player safety, rather than big rule changes.

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Happy Api: Koroisau set to serve NRL ban in Fiji Tests

Wests Tigers captain Apisai Koroisau will be able to use the Pacific Championships to absorb his three-match NRL ban for a dangerous throw.

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