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Storm announce themselves as real deal in Penrith

Melbourne have sat at the top of the NRL ladder since round 15 and now a 24-22 away win over Penrith has them poised to clinch the minor premiership.

AAP · Aug 15, 2024

Papenhuyzen's reminder as Storm end Souths' finals hope

Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has shown signs of his explosive best as the Storm easily accounted for South Sydney 28-16 at Accor Stadium.

AAP · Aug 8, 2024

Asofa-Solomona adamant he will see out Storm deal

Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona says he has cleared the air with the NRL club's bosses and intends to see out his lucrative deal at the Storm.

AAP · Jul 29, 2024

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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.

AAP · Jul 25, 2024

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.

AAP · Jul 25, 2024

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.

AAP · Jul 6, 2024

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.

AAP · May 16, 2024

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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.

AAP · Apr 19, 2024

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.

AAP · Apr 17, 2024

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.

AAP · Apr 16, 2024

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.

AAP · Apr 11, 2024

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.

AAP · Apr 8, 2024

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.

AAP · Apr 3, 2024

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.

AAP · Mar 24, 2024

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AAP · Mar 20, 2024

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.

AAP · Mar 15, 2024

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.

AAP · Oct 5, 2023

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.

AAP · Sep 22, 2023

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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AAP · Sep 22, 2023

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.

AAP · Sep 18, 2023

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.

AAP · Jun 29, 2023

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.

AAP · Jun 17, 2023

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.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2023

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.

AAP · Apr 24, 2023

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.

AAP · Apr 19, 2023

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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