"It was a hard decision as I've been here six years and wanted to continue but I've got to do what's best for me and my family," Vunivalu said.

“Suliasi was a standout schoolboy Rugby player, he is an elite finisher with a lot of big game experience for a young man and will have an immediate impact for the Reds in 2021 and put himself right in the frame for higher honours. “Our focus will just be on the Storm and nothing more than that.”. Tui Kamikamica takes Asofa-Solomona’s usual front-row starting spot, with Harry Grant inheriting Brandon Smith’s regular No.14 jersey. Report: Rabbitohs meet with NRL to erase wrestling tactics in the game, Todd Greenberg points to $30m profit as proof of 'no fault' stand-down rule's success. "I was a rugby union player before switching to league and always thought going back to rugby was an option for my career and I never wanted to play for another NRL club. "He's an impressive talent and has an awesome ability to find the try-line. Relive the top five tries from the NRL Grand Final qualifiers. "The Storm has been wonderful to me, and I’m continuing to make great memories here," he said. Having lived in Australia since 2014, the winger will qualify even under the new five-year residency rule of World Rugby that comes into effect at the end of 2020. As well as Vunivalu, fellow flyer Josh Addo-Carr will also depart at season’s end but the pair hadn’t spoken about it being their final season. “He is one player we have been looking at very closely this year with the skillset we are looking for in the outside backs. Vunivalu is set to depart the Storm at the end of the NRL season after inking a massive deal with Queensland Reds and Rugby Australia late last year.
Vunivalu will line up for the Storm against Newcastle on Saturday afternoon, and has an impressive strike-rate against the Knights, scoring eight tries in their past six games. Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >. “He’s an impressive talent and has an awesome ability to find the try-line. When Adam Reynolds stepped up in the dying minutes to nail what seemed to be a potential game-clinching 40/20 trailing 16-20, ANZ Stadium erupted into pandemonium. He has been working in a great environment at the Storm and has chosen a future in rugby, so it is a great result for the game. ONE BIG UNCERTAINTY: Broncos ‘staked a bet’ on Brodie Croft, TALK OF THE TOWN: The chat that will benefit the Sharks’ halves in 2020, FANS SHOCKED: Titans release hype video littered with N-words in rap song, WHITE KNIGHT: The chat that convinced Bunnies’ star to reject $500K Titans offer, “I wasn’t going back this early but I thought that most rugby players don’t play for that long and injury-wise I’ve had a couple of hamstrings so I thought it was the best offer for me and my family.”. Source: AAP Melbourne try-scoring sensation Suliasi Vunivalu says injury fast-tracked his shock signing with rugby union, where he … Vunivalu reportedly signed a deal in late November worth $1.8 million with the Reds and Rugby Australia. A schoolboy Rugby Union talent in New Zealand, Vunivalu will make the switch back to …

Res: Harry Grant, Tino Fa’asuamaleaui, Max King, Albert Vete, Tom Eisenhuth, Darryn Schonig, Nicho Hynes, Brenko Lee, Ryley Jacks, Cooper Johns, Chris Lewis. Melbourne Storm winger Suliasi Vunivalu will switch over to rugby with Queensland Reds from 2021. The 24-year-old, who was rated by Josh Addo-Carr as "the best winger in the NRL" earlier this year, has signed a two-year contract with the Reds and Rugby Australia in a deal that starts in 2021. Melbourne Storm will happily pounce if winger Suliasi Vunivalu's move to rugby union falls over. Explore LIVE Rugby your way with the Rugby Xplorer App. The 24-year-old winger always had it in his mind to return to the 15-man game which he played as a youngster in Fiji and decided the time was right when the Queensland Reds came knocking with a substantial offer. “Suliasi was a standout schoolboy Rugby player, he is an elite finisher with a lot of big game experience for a young man and will have an immediate impact for the Reds in 2021 and put himself right in the frame for higher honours.“He is one player we have been looking at very closely this year with the skillset we are looking for in the outside backs. A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites. The Storm will be at full-strength, with skipper Cameron Smith, State of Origin stars Cameron Munster, Addo-Carr, Felise Kaufusi and Dale Finucane plus Kiwi internationals Jesse and Kenny Bromwich and Jahrome Hughes. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. "I won’t be making any further comments on rugby until the NRL season is done. Rugby Australia Director of Rugby, Scott Johnson said in a release: “This is a very good signing for Australian Rugby and the Reds. As well as Vunivalu, fellow flyer Josh Addo-Carr will also depart at season's end but the pair hadn't spoken about it being their final season. Suliasi will be a great addition to our program.". “We haven’t concentrated on leaving, we’ve got our final year to make the most of it,” Vunivalu said. Watch the brand new comedy series Code 404 now on Stan. "I’d hate to have to go up against Storm and my mates. "As a group we look forward to welcoming Suliasi Vunivalu back to rugby and to Queensland in 2021," Thorn said. Marion Seve and Justin Olam will start in the centres as coach Craig Bellamy looks to replace Will Chambers and Curtis Scott. Melbourne Storm winger Suliasi Vunivalu has been signed by Queensland and Rugby Australia in a code-swap coup that could re-unite the flyer with former teammate Marika Koroibete in … Vunivalu will also be eligible to play for the Wallabies in 2021.

Inspiring all Australians to celebrate and play our great global game. Check out all the big moments from the two grand final qualifiers. Vunivalu has signed a two-year deal with the Reds and Rugby Australia, the two parties confirmed on Tuesday afternoon. "I was a rugby union player before switching to league and always thought going back to rugby was an option for my career and I never wanted to play for another NRL club," Vunivalu said in confirming his move. @suli_vunivalu back to the 15-man code.

The 24-year-old said his family was settled in Melbourne and he loved the club, where he made his debut in 2016.

While he has played rugby league for Fiji, Vunivalu would be eligible for the Wallabies from the outset of his contract given he has spent more than three years in Australia. "But if they can't guarantee they can honour Suli's contract we'd certainly be interested in looking at him staying here.".

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