Canberra Raiders News

Keaon Koloamatangi, after debuting for Australia, attracts interest from rival teams amid contract discussions.

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Fresh off making his international debut for Australia, South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Keaon Koloamatangi has reportedly attracted the interest of two rival teams as he prepares to make a call on his future in the coming weeks.

One of the best forwards on the open market, the 27-year-old is entering the prime of his career and has been a standout for the Rabbitohs over the course of the past 12 months since making the transition from the back-row to the middle of the field.

Returning to Sydney after playing all three matches in the 2025 Ashes Series against England, Koloamatangi confirmed that he met with his manager on Tuesday to discuss his future and what lies ahead.

According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the Canberra Raiders will be in the market for a forward like Koloamatangi.

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The 2026 NRL season opens with Brisbane vs. Panthers and Melbourne Storm's undefeated streak.

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According to raiders.com.au, the 2026 NRL season opener features intriguing matchups. Defending champions Brisbane will seek to begin their title defense with a win against the Panthers, the team they bested in a dramatic preliminary final last September.

Meanwhile, the Melbourne Storm aims to uphold their impressive Round 1 undefeated streak under Craig Bellamy, which dates back to 2003. This highly anticipated Friday night clash will take place at Suncorp Stadium, where Adam Reynolds led the Broncos to victory, ending Penrith's four-year championship reign.

Dylan Brown, fresh off a stellar performance in the Pacific Championships, aims to guide his new team, Newcastle, to victory in Las Vegas. NRL.com previews the opening round, commencing on March 1 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and culminating with the Dolphins facing off against the Rabbitohs that Sunday.

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Coby Black will leave Brisbane Broncos for Canberra Raiders, pursuing NRL goals in 2027.

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Coby Black, a teenage halfback, has taken the Brisbane Broncos by surprise by announcing his plans to leave the club at the end of next season in pursuit of his NRL goals with the Canberra Raiders, as reported by News Corp.

The 19-year-old has been viewed as a potential successor to Adam Reynolds at Red Hill and is set to join Ricky Stuart's Raiders beginning in 2027, following his free agency status becoming official on November 1.

This decision comes as Canberra aims to bolster its halfback options after losing Jamal Fogarty to Manly.

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