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16
Aug

Warrington Wolves prop keen to give something back to fans

Sam Ayoub‘s client SITALEKI Akauola’s main motivation for committing his future to Warrington Wolves was to help “create something special” for the club’s fans. Sports Reporter of Warrington Guardian, Matt Turner writes, Having moved from Penrith Panthers ahead of the 2018 season, the 27-year-old has established himself as a firm favourite among the club’s fans. “I am very grateful for the

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16
Aug

Broncos sweat on Segeyaro re-signing

From barista to Bronco, [Sam Ayoub‘s client] James Segeyaro has come a long way in three months. Laine Clark of ESPN tells this story, However, Seibold admitted he was not sure whether Segeyaro would remain in Brisbane after the veteran’s Sydney clothing company co-owned by St George Illawarra star Corey Norman and ex-Penrith player and Kiwi international Isaac John enjoyed

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15
Aug

Sleepless nights a hazard of the job for captain Tamou

Sam Ayoub‘s client Panthers captain James Tamou often stares at the ceiling until the early hours of the morning deconstructing a defeat. In the article featured on NRL.com written by Troy Whittaker, Tamou said, “There’s been a fair few sleepless nights in my house after a loss. One of the biggest things is you take it on your shoulders as

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15
Aug

Kiwis back on track after Tongan defections: Frizell

Sam Ayoub‘s clinet Briton Nikora is in this sports story on NRL.com written by Senior Reporter Brad Walter, Nikora made his Test debut for New Zealand in the Oceania Cup fixture, which also featured the reuniting of Sharks five-eighth Shaun Johnson and Wests Tigers playmaker Benji Marshall as the Kiwis halves. Read the full article here

15
Aug

Sitaleki Akauola: Warrington Wolves prop signs two-year contract extension

Sam Ayoub‘s client Tonga international prop Sitaleki Akauola has signed a two-year contract extension at Warrington Wolves which will expire in November 2021. On the BBC Sport article, Sitaleki has this to say, “It’s a pleasure to work with everyone here,” Akauola said. “I know with the group of boys we have here, we can make and earn something special,

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15
Aug

August 15: Perfect Dragons; ‘King’ Wally stars in upset

Sam Ayoub‘s client Raiders flyer Jordan Rapana is born (1989). After scoring a try a game in his five-match debut season for the Gold Coast Titans the Wellington-born winger has touched down 68 times in 107 outings in the lime green of Canberra’s Raiders. This and more of what happened in the past years on August 15th can be read

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15
Aug

‘Weird’ To’o doing things his own way

Sam Ayoub‘s client Penrith rookie Brian To’o proudly proclaims to be “the weird one” at the club. Troy Whittaker of NRL.com shares this story, Wearing a fluffy panda hat as the squad ate lunch at the Panthers Academy on Wednesday (“to keep me warm,” To’o shrugs) it’s clear the 20-year-old with the cheeky grin and infectious energy is a little

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15
Aug

NRL Early Mail: Team tips and updated squads for Round 22

Sam Ayoub‘s client Kieran Foran will return from a two-month injury lay-off, prompting a tough call for Bulldogs coach Dean Pay on two young halves. This and more on this article by Simon Brunsdon of Fox Sports.  Click here

14
Aug

3 Fijians in Eels 13

Sam Ayoub‘s client Waqa Blake was of the names mentioned in this report on www.fbcnews.com.fj by Indra Singh, Three Fijian headline Parramatta Eels team for this week’s National Rugby League clash against the Gold Coast Titans on Friday night. Maika Sivo and Waqa Blake start in the backline, while Kane Evans is named in the forwards. Read the full article

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14
Aug

SUPER LEAGUE’S BIGGEST SIGNINGS FOR 2020

With the window closing for this year, and many clubs well underway recruiting for next season we look at the big movers in Super League for 2020. Posted by Matthew Smith on www.seriousaboutrl.com, Since his mid-season arrival in 2018 Hastings [Sam Ayoub‘s client] has helped turn Salford into genuine play-off contenders. After repaying their faith with another season in 2019,

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