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{{short description|NZ rugby union & league player (born 1995)}}
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| birth_place = [[Auckland, New Zealand|Auckland]], New Zealand
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| school = [[St Bede's College, Christchurch|St. Bede's College]]
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'''Solomon Alaimalo''' (born 27 December 1995) is a [[New Zealand people|New Zealand]] [[Rugby Union|rugby union]] player who currently plays as an [[Fullback (rugby union)|outside back]] for [[Rugby Southland|Southland]] in New Zealand's domestic [[Mitre 10 Cup]] and for the {{Rut Highlanders}} in the international [[Super Rugby]] competition.<ref name="Chiefs 2017 Squad Guide">{{cite web | url=http://files.allblacks.com/comms/2016-ISR/2017_ISR_Squad_Naming_Chiefs-PUBLISHED-01.pdf | title=Chiefs 2017 Squad Guide | publisher=All Blacks.com | accessdate=3 November 2016}}</ref><ref name="Solomon Alaimalo Chiefs Player Profile">{{cite web | url=http://www.chiefs.co.nz/team/team/player-list/player/4-Investec+Super+Rugby+2017/61-Solomon+Alaimano | title=Solomon Alaimalo Chiefs Player Profile | publisher=Chiefs Rugby | accessdate=3 November 2016}}</ref><ref name="Solomon Alaimalo Northland Player Profile">{{cite web | url=http://www.taniwha.co.nz/nru_profile/solomon-alaimalo/ | title=Solomon Alaimalo Northland Player Profile | publisher=Taniwha Rugby | accessdate=3 November 2016}}</ref>
'''Solomon Alaimalo''' (born 27 December 1995) is a [[New Zealand]] [[rugby union]] and [[rugby league]] player who currently plays as a {{rlp|WG}} for [[Wests Tigers]] in the [[National Rugby League]].<ref name="Chiefs 2017 Squad Guide">{{cite web | url=http://files.allblacks.com/comms/2016-ISR/2017_ISR_Squad_Naming_Chiefs-PUBLISHED-01.pdf | title=Chiefs 2017 Squad Guide | publisher=All Blacks.com | accessdate=3 November 2016}}</ref><ref name="Solomon Alaimalo Chiefs Player Profile">{{cite web | url=http://www.chiefs.co.nz/team/team/player-list/player/4-Investec+Super+Rugby+2017/61-Solomon+Alaimano | title=Solomon Alaimalo Chiefs Player Profile | publisher=Chiefs Rugby | accessdate=3 November 2016}}</ref><ref name="Solomon Alaimalo Northland Player Profile">{{cite web | url=http://www.taniwha.co.nz/nru_profile/solomon-alaimalo/ | title=Solomon Alaimalo Northland Player Profile | publisher=Taniwha Rugby | accessdate=3 November 2016}}</ref>


==Senior career==
==Senior career==
===Northland===

Alaimalo debuted for [[Northland Rugby Union|Northland]] during the [[2016 Mitre 10 Cup]] and immediately became a key figure for them, starting all 10 of their championship games, scoring 2 tries in the process.<ref name="Solomon Alaimalo itsrugby Player Statistics">{{cite web | url=http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_38362.html | title=Solomon Alaimalo itsrugby Player Statistics | publisher=it's rugby | accessdate=3 November 2016}}</ref>
Alaimalo debuted for [[Northland Rugby Union|Northland]] during the [[2016 Mitre 10 Cup]] and immediately became a key figure for them, starting all 10 of their championship games, scoring 2 tries in the process.<ref name="Solomon Alaimalo itsrugby Player Statistics">{{cite web | url=http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_38362.html | title=Solomon Alaimalo itsrugby Player Statistics | publisher=it's rugby | accessdate=3 November 2016}}</ref>


==Super Rugby==
==Super Rugby==
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Alaimalo was named in the {{Rut|Chiefs}} squad ahead of the [[2017 Super Rugby season]].<ref name="Chiefs 2017 Squad Guide"/>

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Alaimalo was named in the {{Rut Chiefs}} squad ahead of the [[2017 Super Rugby season]].<ref name="Chiefs 2017 Squad Guide"/>


In November 2020, it was announced that Alaimalo would be moving to the Highlanders after being granted an early release from the Chiefs.
In November 2020, it was announced that Alaimalo would be moving to the Highlanders after being granted an early release from the Chiefs.

==NRL==
===Wests Tigers===
On 11 December 2023, it was reported that he had signed for the [[Wests Tigers]] in the [[NRL]].<ref>{{cite web|website=Love Rugby League|date=11 Dec 2023|title=NRL club swoop for ex-Super Rugby speedster as New Zealander makes cross-code switch: ‘A very explosive athlete’|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/nrl-club-wests-tigers-swoop-for-ex-super-rugby-speedster-solomon-alaimalo-as-new-zealander-makes-cross-code-switch}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
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{{Highlanders squad}}
{{Wests Tigers squad}}
{{Southland NPC squad}}


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Latest revision as of 11:39, 27 September 2024

Solomon Alaimalo
Date of birth (1995-12-27) 27 December 1995 (age 28)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight99 kg (218 lb; 15 st 8 lb)
SchoolSt. Bede's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fullback
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2017 Northland 21 (30)
2017–2020 Chiefs 47 (95)
2018 Tasman 9 (20)
2019–2020 Waikato 5 (15)
2021–2022 Highlanders 2 (0)
2021–2022 Southland 13 (20)
2023 Canterbury 9 (15)
Correct as of 11 December 2023
Rugby league career
Playing information
PositionWing, Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2024– Wests Tigers 8 2 0 0 8

Solomon Alaimalo (born 27 December 1995) is a New Zealand rugby union and rugby league player who currently plays as a Wing for Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League.[1][2][3]

Senior career

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Northland

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Alaimalo debuted for Northland during the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup and immediately became a key figure for them, starting all 10 of their championship games, scoring 2 tries in the process.[4]

Super Rugby

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Alaimalo was named in the Chiefs squad ahead of the 2017 Super Rugby season.[1]

In November 2020, it was announced that Alaimalo would be moving to the Highlanders after being granted an early release from the Chiefs.

NRL

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Wests Tigers

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On 11 December 2023, it was reported that he had signed for the Wests Tigers in the NRL.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Chiefs 2017 Squad Guide" (PDF). All Blacks.com. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Solomon Alaimalo Chiefs Player Profile". Chiefs Rugby. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Solomon Alaimalo Northland Player Profile". Taniwha Rugby. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Solomon Alaimalo itsrugby Player Statistics". it's rugby. Retrieved 3 November 2016.
  5. ^ "NRL club swoop for ex-Super Rugby speedster as New Zealander makes cross-code switch: 'A very explosive athlete'". Love Rugby League. 11 December 2023.
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