Solomon Kiri (born 26 October 1972) is a New Zealand former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s for the Adelaide Rams and the Western Reds.
New Zealand Kiri played for the Counties Manukau Heroes in the 1994 Lion Red Cup before joining the Auckland Warriors and playing for the Warriors Colts in the 1995 Lion Red Cup grand final.Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1995, New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1995. p. 89Lion Red Rugby League Annual 1994, New Zealand Rugby Football League, 1994. p. 108 Kiri also represented the New Zealand Māori rugby league team
Australia In 1996 Kiri played for the Western Reds, playing two first grade games for the club. Kiri joined the new Adelaide Rams franchise in the 1997 Super League (Australia) competition. Kiri played in Adelaide's first ever match which was against North Queensland in round 1 at Dairy Farmers Stadium. Kiri played ten times for the Rams in total.Fallen franchises Yahoo Sports, 20 April 2010
Later years Kiri then returned to New Zealand and played for the Otahuhu Leopards. He represented Auckland and the New Zealand Residents in 2000.Otahuhu Rovers Rugby League Football and Sports Club Inc Auckland Rugby League Kiri was again selected for New Zealand Māori but did not make the team for the World Cup.
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