Stanley Solomon

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Stanley Solomon
Stanley Solomon Haka 2025.jpg
Solomon performing the Haka during the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship
Born (2005-04-05) 5 April 2005 (age 20)
Wellington, New Zealand
Height174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight80 kg (176 lb; 12 st 8 lb)
School Wellington College
Notable relative Erin Rush (mother)
Rugby union career
Position Wing / Fullback
Current team Highlanders, Wellington
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2024– Wellington 18 (45)
2026– Highlanders
Correct as of 9 November 2025
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2024–2025 New Zealand U20 12 (37)
Correct as of 9 November 2025

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]

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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

  1. "Stanley Solomon". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  2. "Why Wellington Rugby's rising star Stanley Solomon signed with the Highlanders". Stuff.co.nz. 29 August 2025. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  3. "New Zealand Under 18 School Boy teams announced". Auckland Rugby. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  4. "Hurricanes name squad for under-20s tournament in Taupo". Hurricanes. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  5. "Spotlight: 2025 World Rugby under 20 Championship". All Blacks. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  6. "Solomon embracing leadership role as NZ U20s prepare for world tournament". Club Rugby NZ. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
  7. @wgtnrugby; (20 July 2025). "Introducing the Wellington Lions for 2025" . Retrieved 20 July 2025 via Instagram.
  8. "Fresh faces and international experience feature in 2026 Highlanders squad" (Press release). Highlanders. 6 November 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.