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The Advertiser
30-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Gold Coast Titans sign young gun to long-term deal
Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field. Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field. Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gold Coast Titans sign young gun to long-term deal
Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field. "Family is very important to Keano and he and his partner have just welcomed their first child and it's great that they'll be able to continue to raise their family here on the Coast."
West Australian
29-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Gold Coast Titans sign young gun to long-term deal
Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field. "Family is very important to Keano and he and his partner have just welcomed their first child and it's great that they'll be able to continue to raise their family here on the Coast."
Perth Now
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Gold Coast Titans sign young gun to long-term deal
Gold Coast have earmarked Keano Kini as their long-term fullback by signing the 21-year-old to a new four-year contract. Kini had already been contracted until the end of 2026 but will now remain with the Titans until the end of the 2030 season. The deal is a showing of faith in Kini amid a serious neck injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. Kini is now the Titans' equal-longest contracted player alongside former Queensland representative AJ Brimson. Only Manly's Haumole Olakau'atu and Newcastle recruit Dylan hold longer guaranteed deals across the NRL, though others have player options that also reach into the next decade. Kini had a breakout 2024 season, winning the Paul Broughton Medal as the Titans' player of the year and making his international debut for New Zealand. Auckland-born Kini was nominated for the International Rugby League's Golden Boot Award for his performances in the Pacific Championships and has played 24 NRL games so far. "Keano is still only in the early stages of his NRL career, but he's already showed that he's capable of having a huge impact on games," said Titans coach Des Hasler. "Keano's professionalism and attitude has made him both a valued and well-liked member of the club both on and off field. "Family is very important to Keano and he and his partner have just welcomed their first child and it's great that they'll be able to continue to raise their family here on the Coast."
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lassiter named Louisiana Christian head soccer coach
PINEVILLE, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Louisiana Christian University (LCU) Wilcats coaxed Arick Lassiter out of retirement to be the next head coach of the soccer program. Coach Lassiter last served in dual roles. Simultaneously working as the head coach of Holy Savior Menard High School and an assistant coach at LSU Alexandria. More local sports The Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) is familiar territory for Coach Lassiter. In six seasons at Huston Tillotson University, the team finished first or second in the regular season every year and won the RRAC tournament two times. During this tenure, 30 of his players were named to the All-RRAC team, two players were named Offensive Player of the Year, and Lassiter himself was Coach of the Year two times. Local news Lassiter has deep roots in the soccer world. He was a member of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte team that made the NCAA Tournament in 1992. His older brother Roy was one of the top goal scorers in the early years of Major League Soccer (MLS), winning the first Golden Boot Award as the top scorer in the 1996 regular season. His nephew, Ariel, currently plays for the Portland Timbers and is a member of the Costa Rican National Team. Lassiter will be the Wildcats' 11th coach in the last 27 seasons. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
