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Tagged with: Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Eddie Ieremia-Toeava Debut For NZ Warriors

Eddie Ieremia-Toeava made his NRL debut for NZ Warriors in the loss to Dolphins and he is the 13th Kiwi-NRL junior to debut this season.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 2, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Best Emerging Players For Samoa & Tonga

The Kiwi-NRL umbrella includes all those who played junior footy in Aotearoa and many of them are eligible for Samoa or Tonga, so here are the best emerging players who come from Aotearoa but seem likely to represent Samoa or Tonga in international rugby league.

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Written by Scott Miller On August 1, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Chris Vea'ila Debut For Sharks

Chris Vea'ila took the tally to 12 Kiwi-NRL debuts in 2025 playing at right centre for Cronulla Sharks in their win vs Sydney Roosters.

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Written by Scott Miller On July 22, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Tevita Naufahu Debut For Dolphins

Tevita Naufahu was the 11th Kiwi-NRL debutant of 2025 when he played on the wing for Dolphins vs Sharks and he's backed it up with another appearance in the win vs Cowboys.

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Written by Scott Miller On July 18, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Temple Kalepo Debut for Cowboys

There have been 10 Kiwi-NRL debutants in 18 rounds of NRL footy and Temple Kalepo is the latest addition after playing 41 minutes for North Queensland Cowboys in their loss to Melbourne Storm.

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Written by Scott Miller On July 6, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Aublix Tawha Debut For Dolphins

Turangawaewae junior Aublix Tawha added himself to the list of 2025 Kiwi-NRL debutants with a hearty stint coming off the bench for Dolphins in their loss to Knights.

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Written by Scott Miller On June 22, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

20 Of The Best Kiwi-NRL Juniors In Australia From The First Half Of 2025

Kiwi-NRL juniors from Aotearoa continue to simmer their way through reserve grade footy in Queensland and New South Wales with a bunch of them on the cusp of NRL debuts.

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Written by Scott Miller On June 21, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: The Return Of Tukimihia Simpkins

Tukimihia Simpkins made his return to NRL footy with Gold Coast Titans in their win vs Manly Sea Eagles and the hearty Pikiao junior from Rotorua seems like the type of forward that coach Des Hasler would love.

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Written by Scott Miller On June 14, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana Debut For Knights

Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana became the eighth Kiwi-NRL debutant of 2025 after coming off the bench for Newcastle Knights in their win over Manly Sea Eagles.

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Written by Scott Miller On June 6, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Benaiah Ioelu Debut For Roosters

Otara's Benaiah Ioelu became the seventh Kiwi-NRL debut of 2025 as he started at hooker for Sydney Roosters in their win vs Cronulla Sharks.

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Written by Scott Miller On May 25, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Tanner Stowers-Smith Debut For NZ Warriors

Tanner Stowers-Smith became the sixth Kiwi-NRL debutant in the 2025 NRL season after the Halswell junior from Christchurch got 25 minutes of action for New Zealand Warriors vs Dolphins.

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Written by Scott Miller On May 18, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Xavier Willison Continues To Flourish As A Bronco

Xavier Willison has played 30+ minutes in all eight games for Brisbane Broncos this season under coach Michael Maguire but the last two weeks have offered the most intrigue with the Whatuwhata junior playing more minutes at edge forward.

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Written by Scott Miller On April 25, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Mawene Hiroti Snaps Up An Opportunity

New Plymouth's Mawene Hiroti is been patiently waiting for a decent opportunity at Cronulla Sharks and with an unfortunate injury lay off for Arorangi junior Kayal Iro, that opportunity has come at left centre this season.

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Written by Scott Miller On April 16, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Tyrone Thompson Debut For Knights

Tyrone Thompson joined twin brother Leo as the starting props for Newcastle Knights in their loss to Wests Tigers which means there have been five Kiwi-NRL debuts in six rounds this season.

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Written by Scott Miller On April 14, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Sean Mullany Debut For Titans

Sean Mullany came off the bench for Gold Coast Titans in their loss vs Dolphins to make his NRL debut and become the fourth Kiwi-NRL debutant in 2025 after five rounds of footy.

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Written by Scott Miller On April 9, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Moses Leo Debut For Storm

Moses Leo added himself to the Kiwi-NRL debut list with his late call up to the Melbourne Storm team who defeated Manly Sea Eagles.

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Written by Scott Miller On April 8, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Bayleigh Bentley-Hape Debut For Rabbitohs

Bayleigh Bentley-Hape made his NRL debut for South Sydney Rabbitohs in their win over St George Illawara Dragons, which makes the Moerewa junior the second Kiwi-NRL debutant in two rounds of footy this season.

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Written by Scott Miller On March 16, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Salesi Foketi Debut For Roosters

Salesi Foketi is the first Kiwi-NRL debutant of the 2025 NRL season after coming off the bench for Sydney Roosters in their round one loss vs Brisbane Broncos.

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Written by Scott Miller On March 8, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Big Opportunities For Te Hurinui Twidle, Jeremiah Mata'utia, Salesi Ataata & More

There are a few notable Kiwi-NRL selections to check in with as pre-season winds down such as Te Hurinui Twidle getting a crack in the halves for Parramatta Eels and former New Zealand Schools rugby union player Tevita Naufahu sticking around the Dolphins squad.

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Written by Scott Miller On February 21, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL

Kiwi-NRL Spotlight: Pre-Season Challenge Deep Cuts

Plenty more NRL Pre-Season Challenge games are being played over the next few days and this means more Kiwi-NRL deep cuts like Elijah Salesa-Leaumoana, Esom Ioka, Nazareth Taua, Eddie Ieremia-Toeava and the return of Taniela Otukolo.

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Written by Scott Miller On February 13, 2025 Tagged Kiwi-NRL
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