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The Canberra Raiders extended Simi Sasagi's contract to 2028, reflecting his recent strong performance.

Zero Tackle

The Canberra Raiders have confirmed a contract extension for utility Simi Sasagi.

A second-rower who can play at lock, centre or in the halves, the former Knight has begun to live up to his potential in recent times, with 2025 proving to be a breakout campaign for the 24-year-old.

Sasagi's new contract has added two further years to his time at the club, extending him out to the end of 2028. It means he won't head to free agency on November 1 at the same time as all other off-contract players.

Sasagi said he wanted to continue his improvement at the Raiders over the coming seasons.

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Canberra Raiders face Penrith, boosting intensity ahead of finals; perfect timing for their season.

The Canberra Times

I'm not going to say this is the game the Canberra Raiders need, because that would be to discount the magnificent job they've done so far this season.

What I am going to say is the timing of it is perfect for them, because the intensity is going to rise to great heights and it's important for them to experience that now we're getting very close to the finals.

Penrith v Canberra. Glen Willow Oval, Mudgee, 6pm Friday.

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South Sydney faces the Dragons without Latrell Mitchell, while Isaah Yeo's return remains uncertain.

LeagueNews.co

South Sydney has received a mix of news ahead of their Thursday night matchup against the injury-stricken Dragons. Notably, Latrell Mitchell has been ruled out again, while one of their stars is set to make a comeback. Simultaneously, the situation surrounding Panthers' star Isaah Yeo's shoulder injury has become more uncertain, as he has been named on the extended bench for their crucial clash against the NRL ladder-leaders, Canberra, on Friday night.

Yeo has been sidelined since injuring his shoulder during the round 22 victory over Gold Coast. The Penrith club has kept details about his injury closely guarded. Coach Ivan Cleary previously indicated that Yeo had not completely dislocated his right shoulder but acknowledged uncertainty regarding the severity of the injury and his expected return timeline.

However, Yeo has shared optimism over the weekend about potentially returning for the important game against the Raiders, which Penrith believes they must win to sustain their top-four aspirations. "I'm a chance of playing, I think. My shoulder's coming along well," Yeo stated on Fox League.

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