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Canberra Raiders lost 44-28 to Brisbane Broncos in Women's Indigenous round debut.

LeagueNews.co

The Canberra Raiders faced off against the Brisbane Broncos in the inaugural Women's Indigenous round, ultimately falling short with a score of 44-28.

The game began with the Broncos striking first, as a grubber kick found Hayley Maddick, who capitalized on a fortunate bounce to give her team an early 4-nil lead within the first five minutes.

Continuing their offensive momentum, Tamika Upton executed a cut-out pass to Maddick, allowing her to score again and extend the Broncos' lead to 10-nil.

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Ethan Strange impresses, potentially earning a spot in Australia's Kangaroos squad for 2025 Ashes.

Zero Tackle

Australia coach Kevin Walters has confirmed that Canberra Raiders youngster Ethan Strange is a chance to make the Kangaroos squad for the 2025 Ashes Series at the end of this year.

Only in the third season of his NRL career, Strange has formed a formidable partnership with Jamal Fogarty in the halves, which has moved the Raiders to the top of the NRL ladder and has one of the best running games for a playmaker.

Following his stellar showing against the Manly Sea Eagles, he has now emerged as a bolter to claim a spot in Australia's squad at the end of the year to take on England.

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Phil Rothfield reviews highlights, criticizes Wayne Bennett, and discusses rugby league's acceptable physicality this week.

The Australian

Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield reveals his highlights and lowlights from the week in sport, potting super coach Wayne Bennett over his attack on the Australian Rugby League Commission.

There's nothing wrong with a little bit of biffo in rugby league, as long as it's not over the top thuggery. We put a poll up on social media on Saturday night and 86.4 per cent of punters said they loved the stink in the Roosters v Dolphins game at Suncorp. No king hits, no broken jaws and no harm done. Four offending players in the sin bin and play on. The referee and bunker handled it perfectly.

Another knockout blow for Manly Sea Eagles warhorse Jake Trbojevic - his third category one concussion this season - against the Canberra Raiders on Friday...

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