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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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Aussies edge NZ to grab RLWC final spot

Australia are through to the Rugby League World Cup final after securing a tough 16-14 win over New Zealand at Elland Road, Leeds.

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Kiwis pack hold no fears for Kangaroos

Australia will have their hands full with New Zealand's forward pack, but Angus Crichton claims his side know how to handle their trans-Tasman opponents.

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Grant excited by Kiwis showdown with Smith

Kangaroo Harry Grant is hoping to get one over his good mate Brandon Smith when the pair face off in the Rugby League World Cup semi-final.

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Hughes, JWH return to Kiwis' RLWC fold

Jahrome Hughes has recovered from a thigh strain and will return for New Zealand in their final Rugby League World Cup group game.

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New Zealand name NRL-heavy squad ahead of Leeds Rhinos clash

The Kiwis will put out a strong team to take on Rohan Smith's Rhinos.

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Asofa-Solomona welcomes Raiders' NRL fire

Ahead of their NRL final, Melbourne big man Nelson Asofa-Solomona says he's happy to be a Canberra target, seeing it as a compliment.

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Eels batter Storm to claim top-four finish

Parramatta have claimed the final spot in the NRL's top four from Melbourne, beating the Storm 22-14 to leave the Storm fifth and facing sudden-death football.

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Coach Bellamy backs his Storm enforcer

Ahead of the clash with the Eels, Storm coach Craig Bellamy says Nelson Asofa-Solomona doesn't need to change his tackle technique despite a lengthy rap sheet.

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Eels must rise to tough NAS battle: Arthur

Brad Arthur is aware Parramatta must get on top of Melbourne big man Nelson Asofa-Solomona in their bid to secure a top-four spot on Thursday.

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Repeat offenders firmly in NRL crosshairs

The NRL says it has the power to lay heavier charges against repeat offenders and issue bans for minor offences to get the message across on foul play.

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Sydney Roosters' Lindsay Collins facing potentially season-ending ban for hip-drop tackle against Melbourne Storm

Sydney Roosters prop Lindsay Collins may not play in the NRL again this season after being charged by the NRL for a hip-drop tackle on Melbourne's Tom Eisenhuth.

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Roosters' Collins facing season-ending ban

Lindsay Collins is at long odds to play again this NRL season after his hip-drop tackle on Tom Eisenhuth in the Roosters' Friday night win over Melbourne.

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Storm's NAS eyes long-term back-row shift

Melbourne prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona has been unstoppable on the right edge across the past fortnight and says he's eyeing off a permanent move.

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Storm put 60 on Broncos in NRL statement

Melbourne have notched their biggest win over Brisbane, who conceded 60 points for just the second time to leave the Broncos' NRL finals hopes teetering.

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Warriors "baffled" after no ban for elbow

Warriors interim coach Stacey Jones has questioned the NRL's decision not to sanction Nelson Asofa-Solomona for making elbow contact with Wayde Egan's jaw.

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NRL defends lack of Asofa-Solomona charge

The NRL has defended its decision to not sanction Melbourne's Nelson Asofa-Solomona for contact made with the head of Warriors hooker Wayde Egan.

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