Ethan Sanders re-signed until 2028, intensifying the Raiders' halfback competition after his breakout year.
The battle to become Canberra's first-choice halfback is set to intensify after the Raiders re-signed Ethan Sanders until the end of 2028.
Sanders was rewarded with a renewed contract after enjoying a breakout year with the Green Machine, where his dazzling kicking game earned him the NRL's Rookie of the Year award.
It comes after the 22-year-old entered the season having played just four first-grade matches and had big shoes to fill as Jamal Fogarty had departed for Manly.
But after finding his groove in the NRL, coach Ricky Stuart added a twist when he opted to thrust Brisbane recruit Coby Black into the No.7 jersey for the final game of their campaign.
The 20-year-old scored 26 points from two tries and nine...