Canberra Raiders News

The Cronulla Sharks enhanced their team by re-signing key players and adding new talent.

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The Cronulla Sharks have made strategic moves to enhance their team after a successful 2025 season, focusing on bringing back key players. They announced this week that they have extended contracts for Hohepa Puru and Mawene Hiroti and added Harrison Hassett and Xavier Cacciotti to their NRL training squad for the upcoming 2026 season.

Hohepa Puru reunited with his twin brother Niwhai after joining the Raiders, showcasing impressive skills during five NRL appearances off the bench and standing out while playing for the Newtown Jets in the NSW Cup.

Mawene Hiroti has also proven to be a consistent performer, scoring five tries in nine games, solidifying his role in the backline.

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The Sharks confirmed contract extensions for Puru and Hiroti, plus new signings Hassett and Cacciotti.

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The Sharks are excited to confirm that skilled forward Hohepa Puru and reliable outside back Mawene Hiroti have extended their contracts to play through the 2026 season.

In additional signing news, promising back-rower Harrison Hassett and emerging hooker Xavier Cacciotti have joined the NRL training squad, coming from Penrith and Canberra, respectively.

Puru showcased his talent in five NRL games this year, after leaving the Raiders to team up with his twin brother Niwhai. Meanwhile, the versatile Hiroti made an impact by scoring five tries in nine games.

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Brailey stands out as an experienced player; Raiders exited finals without a win.

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With several senior players such as Tapine, Josh Papalii, and Hudson Young still returning from their international duties, Brailey stands out as one of the more seasoned players on the training field. He brings over 150 NRL games of experience, despite being a recent addition to the team.

The Raiders achieved the position of minor premiers during the regular season due to their impressive performances but failed to translate this success into victories in the finals, exiting the competition without a win.

In an exhilarating opening week of finals, the home team faced a quick defeat against the Broncos, followed by another loss to the Sharks in the second week, which ended their campaign.

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