Stanley Solomon
Solomon performing the Haka during the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 5 April 2005 Wellington, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb; 12 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Wellington College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Erin Rush (mother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Stanley Solomon (born 5 April 2005) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the Highlanders and Wellington. His preferred position is wing or fullback.[1]
Early career
Solomon was born in Wellington and attended Wellington College where he played rugby.[2] He earned selection for New Zealand Schools in 2022,[3] and played for the Hurricanes U20 side in 2024.[4] His performances earned him selection for the New Zealand U20 side in 2024 and 2025.[5][6] He is the son of former New Zealand Women's player Erin Rush.
Professional career
Solomon has represented Wellington in the National Provincial Championship since 2024, being named in the squad for the 2025 Bunnings NPC.[7] He was named in the Highlanders squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.[8]
References
- ^ "Stanley Solomon". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ "Why Wellington Rugby's rising star Stanley Solomon signed with the Highlanders". Stuff.co.nz. 29 August 2025. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ "New Zealand Under 18 School Boy teams announced". Auckland Rugby. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ "Hurricanes name squad for under-20s tournament in Taupo". Hurricanes. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ "Spotlight: 2025 World Rugby under 20 Championship". All Blacks. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ "Solomon embracing leadership role as NZ U20s prepare for world tournament". Club Rugby NZ. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ @wgtnrugby; (20 July 2025). "Introducing the Wellington Lions for 2025". Retrieved 20 July 2025 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Fresh faces and international experience feature in 2026 Highlanders squad" (Press release). Highlanders. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
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