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Bulldogs ready to add Utoikamanu to their bite

Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has confirmed his club's interest in Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu, leaving a four-horse race for his signature.

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Munster all clear for Storm return as Eels lie in wait

Melbourne have received a boost as they look to firm up top spot with victory over Parramatta, with Cameron Munster returning from a long-term groin injury.

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Storm weather Asofa-Solomona blow to tame Tigers

Melbourne have shrugged off the first-half loss of Nelson Asofa-Solomona to tighten their grip on top spot in the NRL with a 40-28 thumping of Wests Tigers.

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Storm's Asofa-Solomona battles back from blow to ego

Melbourne big man Nelson Asofa-Solomona admits having to fight his way back into first grade was a blow to his confidence as the Storm prepare for the Eels.

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'Lover not a fighter': Storm's Nelson to end nasty tag

Nelson Asofa-Solomona has underlined his love for the Melbourne Storm as he vowed to curb his aggressive streak following his NRL return.

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No deal for Manu return to Roosters says Robinson

Ahead of their clash with Melbourne, Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has revealed there's no agreement for Joey Manu to return to the NRL club from rugby.

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Asofa-Solomona set for JWH showdown in Storm return

Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been named for his first NRL game of the season as Melbourne head north to take on the Sydney Roosters.

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Wanted man NAS nearing NRL return for Storm

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says there's been "hysteria" over the non-selection of Nelson Asofa-Solomona but insists he will be among first picked when fit.

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RCG dodges ban in boost for under-pressure Eels

Parramatta had been facing the possibility of losing another experienced hand, but prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard has dodged suspension for two high tackles.

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Bellamy hits back at 'underdone' NAS poaching talk

Dismissing fears of a poaching raid on his contracted prop, Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has refused to put a timeline on Nelson Asofa-Solomona's NRL return.

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NAS may need more time in reserve grade: Bellamy

Nelson Asofa-Solomona made his return in a NSW Cup loss on Sunday but may need more time in reserve grade before playing for Melbourne again.

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Munster, Asofa-Solomona near timely returns for Storm

Cameron Munster and Nelson Asofa-Solomona are expected to back in Melbourne colours for the Storm's round-five meeting with Brisbane.

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Storm coach Bellamy only focused on Warriors challenge

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says one win doesn't make a season, putting aside the Storm's gritty victory over Penrith to focus on the Warriors challenge.

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Asofa-Solomona wants to influence Storm's destiny

Nelson Asofa-Solomona says he's no longer happy to be a bit-part player for Melbourne, hellbent on leading the Storm back into NRL premiership contention.

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Panthers demolish Storm to book NRL grand final spot

Penrith have brushed Melbourne aside in a 38-4 trouncing to qualify for their fourth-straight NRL grand final.

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Penrith will take some stopping to deny NRL three-peat

Penrith's grand final opponent will need a near-perfect performance to beat them, after the Panthers booked a spot in the NRL decider by beating Melbourne 38-4.

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Leniu's study of Melbourne prop to play out in prelim

Penrith prop Spencer Leniu describes Nelson Asofa-Solomona as Melbourne's "really big scary guy", and one he has been studying since high school.

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Storm's Asofa-Solomona a giant threat out wide: Hughes

Ahead of their NRL clash with Penrith, Melbourne halfback Jahrome Hughes says Nelson Asofa-Solomona is livelier since moving from prop to the second-row.

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Twal breaks try-scoring drought but Storm beat Tigers

Melbourne's Will Warbrick ran in four tries as the Storm thrashed Wests Tigers on a night when Alex Twal broke a well-documented scoring drought.

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Melbourne Storm chair pleads with NRL boss to abandon plans for rugby union raid

Melbourne Storm chair Matt Tripp appeals to Peter V'Landys not to use the NRL's money to chase rugby union stars and to instead invest in keeping the league's big names.

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Storm ready for tough Anzac Day clash with Warriors

In 2022 Melbourne piled on seven tries in 21 minutes en route to a 60-point win but Storm coach Craig Bellamy predicts a tougher Warriors Anzac Day NRL contest.

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Return of NRL giant Asofa-Solomona timely for Melbourne

Skipper Christian Welch says Melbourne have missed the physicality and aggression of giant prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona, who will return to face the Warriors.

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Waerea-Hargreaves career call left for mid-season

A decision on Jared Waerea-Hargreaves' future at the Sydney Roosters won't be made until mid-season, as the focus shifts to beating Melbourne Storm.

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Storm, Titans juggle injury replacements for NRL clash

Melbourne will have players returning against Gold Coast but they could be without Nelson Asofa-Solomona for up to 10 weeks of the NRL season.

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Knee injury for Asofa-Solomona adds to Storm woes

Kiwi Test prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona has suffered an knee injury in their 26-12 NRL loss to Canterbury, adding to Melbourne's huge injury toll.

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