Tag: Briton Nikora

26
Sep

Six rising stars voted finalists for The Players’ Champion Rookie of the Year award

Payne Haas, Briton Nikora [Sam Ayoub‘s client], Maika Sivo, Bronson Xerri, Ryan Papenhuyzen and Reuben Garrick have been voted as finalists for The Players’ Champion Rookie of the Year. Read the full article by Troy Whittaker on NRL.com.  Click here

26
Sep

Paul Gallen: Why Briton Nikora’s my pick for RLPA Rookie of the Year

Earlier this year Paul Gallen described Payne Haas as “the total package” and backed him to picked in the NSW side when he’s only played 10 NRL matches for the Broncos. Ben Glover of Wide World of Sports shares this story, While Gallen certainly isn’t backing against Haas, he told Wide World of Sports there’s a compelling case for Nikora

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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

29
Jul

Choose the Tackle of the Week for Round 19

Storm forward Brandon Smith, Rabbitohs and NSW hooker Damien Cook and Sharks rookie Briton Nikora [Sam Ayoub‘s client]  complete the nominees for Round 19. Read more of this story on NRL.com

26
Jul

Nikora shakes off ongoing ankle concern

Sam Ayoub‘s client Sharks second-rower Briton Nikora went from appearing down and out with an ankle injury to playing a key role in his side’s 16-14 win over the Cowboys on Thursday night. Chris Kennedy of NRL.com tells this story, “Yeah it’s fine, just a little niggle I’ve had throughout the season but it should be right,” Nikora told NRL.com. Nikora does

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5
Jul

Nikora re-signs with Cronulla until end of 2022

Cronulla have received a massive boost leading into Sunday’s stoush with Brisbane by re-signing rising star Briton Nikora [Sam Ayoub‘s client]. The article on NRL.com quoted Nikora, “It’s very exciting and I’m grateful for the opportunity to stay at Cronulla. It’s a dream come true,” Nikora said. “I’m learning every day at training, learning from all the senior players. Read

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20
Jun

Kiwis v Tonga: Kiwis hail rookie Briton Nikora as difference-maker

Sam Ayoub‘s client Rookie Cronulla second-rower Briton Nikora has been hailed for his game-breaking qualities and the point of difference he can provide in Saturday’s Test at Mt Smart Stadium. AAP, www.newshub.co.nz publishes this story, The relatively slim 21-year-old has made a name for himself with his agility and astute edge running lines. He struck up an immediate rapport with

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20
Jun

The incredible rise of Kiwis rookie Briton Nikora as Sharks back-rower gears up for Tonga test

At the start of the year Briton Nikora [Sam Ayoub‘s client] wasn’t really on Michael Maguire’s radar. Stuff’s Marvin France tells this story, After only 12 NRL appearances, Nikora has impressed the coach enough to be in line for a test debut in the No 12 jersey against Tonga on Saturday. “From growing up and watching him play to having

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19
Jun

Johnson’s backing accelerates Nikora’s Kiwi selection

After 29 Tests in the black jersey Shaun Johnson knows a future Kiwi when he sees one, and it took just a couple of pre-season sessions alongside [Sam Ayoub‘s client] Briton Nikora to convince him that the rookie Shark was destined for the international stage. In the article written by Corey Rosser on NRL.com, Nikora was hot topic, “I remember

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19
Jun

Nikora still in shock over Kiwis callup

Sam Ayoub‘s client New Zealand Kiwis forward Briton Nikora says his callup for Saturday’s Test against Tonga is a ‘dream come true’ Watch the video on www.nrl.com