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Kiwis rugby league hard man Nelson Asofa-Solomona knows he's in for a tough time switching to boxing full-time

4 December 2025

Kiwis rugby league hard man Nelson Asofa-Solomona knows he's in for a tough time switching to boxing full-time

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Nelson Asofa-Solomona has confirmed the date for his first boxing bout since leaving the Melbourne Storm and quitting the NRL
	4 Dec 2025: Nelson Asofa-Solomona has confirmed the date for his first boxing bout since leaving the Melbourne Storm and quitting the NRL... more

Kiwi Lewis Clareburt believes Aussie know-how will give him a better chance at Olympic success in 2028
	4 Dec 2025: Kiwi Lewis Clareburt believes Aussie know-how will give him a better chance at Olympic success in 2028... more

None of the Perth Bears' first four additions will play in the NRL next season
	3 Dec 2025: None of the Perth Bears' first four additions will play in the NRL next season... more

Kiwis and former Melbourne Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona is set to pursue his dream of becoming a champion heavyweight boxer
	2 Dec 2025: Kiwis and former Melbourne Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona is set to pursue his dream of becoming a champion heavyweight boxer... more

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

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10 Jan: The threat of a cyclone in Far North Queensland has forced the postponement of Cairns Taipans Australian basketball league game against rivals Brisbane today +++++++++++

16 Jan: Former Kiwis and Melbourne Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona is donning the gloves for the first of his nine contracted boxing matches tonight, against fellow former league player Jeremy Latimore +++++++++++

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 ++++++++++

17 Jan: An array of personal bests and maiden titles have been claimed at the Potts Classic athletics event in Hawke's Bay ++++++++++

16 Jan: The abrupt exit of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has laid bare the unforgiving nature of professional sport ++++++++

17 Jan: Nelson Asofa-Solomona has made an explosive professional boxing debut against ex-rugby league journeyman Jeremy Latimore +++++++

21 Jan: The Warriors first NRL match at the new One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch has sold out, five months in advance +++++++

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