Canberra Raiders News

Coby Black leaves Brisbane Broncos to join Canberra Raiders, pursuing a halfback position.

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The Brisbane Broncos have reportedly released young halfback prodigy Coby Black from the remainder of his contract, allowing him to kick-start the next chapter in his career.

Once earmarked as the future successor of Adam Reynolds in the No.7 jersey at the Broncos, Black's immediate future has been clouded since he agreed to sign with the Canberra Raiders on a two-year contract.

This comes after Raiders coach Ricky Stuart confirmed that the current Under-19s QLD Maroons captain was "very keen" to join the club as soon as possible and contend with Ethan Sanders for the halfback jersey immediately.

"There's a lot of talk about it, and there has been some movement," Stuart told SEN 1170 Mornings.

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Manaia Waitere joins Melbourne Storm after leaving Canberra Raiders; Sione Finau aims to prove himself.

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Manaia Waitere made his NRL debut in Round 27 of the 2025 season and has reportedly signed with a new team after receiving an immediate release from the Canberra Raiders. Originally meant to be part of the Raiders' Top 30 roster for 2026, The Daily Telegraph has stated that Waitere's contract with the Raiders has been terminated, allowing him to join the Melbourne Storm for the upcoming season. This move aims to bolster the Storm's depth in the outside backs and halves positions.

Waitere, a junior from Cronulla, joined the Raiders at the beginning of 2024 and quickly became a notable player in their NSW Cup team. However, he struggled to secure a consistent role in the first-grade squad.

In contrast, recruit Sione Finau is eager to prove himself at the Canberra Raiders after transitioning from the St George Illawarra Dragons. Although Finau has mostly played as a winger in recent seasons, he is open to any position in the outside backs and is looking to challenge current centres Matthew Timoko and Sebastian Kris.

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Jordan Rapana returns to play for Currumbin Eagles after retiring from rugby league.

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A former NRL winger for the Gold Coast Titans and Canberra Raiders, Jordan Rapana has decided to lace up the boots once again, signing with a new club ahead of the 2026 season.

Spending this year overseas in the Super League with Hull FC, Rapana has made the choice to return to the Gold Coast, agreeing to play with his former junior club, the Currumbin Eagles, for the next season.

The decision from the 36-year-old comes after he announced his retirement from professional rugby league in September.

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