Canberra Raiders News

NRL stars expressed concerns about set restarts and game pace in a meeting with Peter V'landys, discussing contentious rule changes.

The Australian

A host of NRL stars have raised concerns about the explosion of set restarts and relentless pace of the game in a face-to-face meeting with Peter V'landys and the NRL, increasing scrutiny on how the game will be played beyond this year.

Sunday Serve can reveal a number of players - including current and former State of Origin representatives - attended a meeting in Sydney this week in which the contentious expansion of the six-again rule was discussed.

The timing of the meeting was significant with V'landys in the middle of high-powered talks to deliver the NRL a record broadcast deal, and Origin players wading through their most taxing part of the season.

But after two of the highest-profile stars in the game - Melbourne duo Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes - used their own podcast to lash the rule changes this year, players have now relayed feedback to rugby league's powerbrokers.

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has also been critical of the changes.

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Canberra coach Ricky Stuart silent after 26-0 home loss to Sydney Roosters, highlighted by Mark Nawaqanitawase's hat-trick.

Zero Tackle

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart kept quiet after his side suffered a disappointing 26-0 defeat to the Sydney Roosters at home on Friday night.

The Raiders were held scoreless in front of their home crowd, led by a brilliant hat-trick from winger Mark Nawaqanitawase.

Nawaqanitawase crossed three times in the victory and continues to build a compelling case for higher representative honours before he departs for union, with State of Origin selections being suspected as a main motivator.

For Canberra, it was a frustrating night from start to finish as it failed to match the Roosters' polish and execution.

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