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{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2017}}
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{{Infobox rugby biography
{{Infobox rugby biography
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'''Solomon Alaimalo''' (born 27 December 1995) is a [[New Zealand people|New Zealand]] [[Rugby Union|rugby union]] & [[rugby league]] player who currently plays as a {{rlp|WG}} for [[Wests Tigers]] in the [[NRL]].<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==
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==NRL==
==NRL==
===Wests Tigers===
===Wests Tigers===
On 11 Dec 2023 it was reported that he had signed for [[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>
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==
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[[Category:Waikato rugby union players]]
[[Category:Waikato rugby union players]]
[[Category:Wests Tigers players]]
[[Category:Wests Tigers players]]
[[Category:Rugby league wingers]]
[[Category:Rugby league fullbacks]]

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.