Canberra Raiders News

Zac Hosking is close to signing a contract extension with the Raiders, avoiding NRL expansion teams.

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Zac Hosking, Canberra Raiders back-rower, is expected to sign a new contract that will keep him from moving to the NRL's upcoming expansion teams, the Perth Bears and PNG 2028, according to zerotackle.com.

Over the past two seasons, Hosking has established himself as a key player in the Raiders' forward pack, securing a starting position alongside teammates Hudson Young, Joseph Tapine, Josh Papalii, and Morgan Smithies.

The 28-year-old, who previously played for the Penrith Panthers and Brisbane Broncos, has had a strong season, with 13 appearances yielding four tries, two line-breaks, three line-break assists, an average of 92 running metres per game, and a total of 457 tackles.

As of November 1, he is eligible to negotiate with other teams but is reportedly on the verge of finalizing a two-year contract extension that would tie him to the Raiders until at least the end of 2028, as reported by The Daily Telegraph.

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Wigan tops the Women's Super League; York wins 16-4, and Barrow defeats Warrington 52-10.

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Wigan has reclaimed the top position in the Women's Super League by decisively defeating the Giants.

In a strong performance, York Valkyrie was reported by BBC, noting that "tries from Evie Sexton, Georgie Dagger, and Tamzin Renouf put York 16-4 ahead at the break," with Eboni Partington and Agnes Wood also scoring in the second half.

Meanwhile, Barrow Raiders achieved a significant victory in their bottom-of-the-table match against Warrington Wolves, winning 52-10 in Cumbria.

This marked Barrow's second victory of the season, their first being against Warrington last month, although they remain in second-to-last place, four points clear of Warrington, who are still searching for their initial win this season.

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Bulldogs narrowly defeated Cowboys, ending a losing streak, and remain close to NRL leaders Canberra and Melbourne.

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In Round 19, the Bulldogs secured a narrow victory over the Cowboys in Townsville, ending a two-game losing streak and keeping pressure on Canberra at the top of the NRL ladder.

Key to their win were two late tries in the first half by Jacob Preston and debutant Jethro Rinakama, which allowed them to recover from an 8-0 deficit to lead 12-8.

In the second half, they successfully defended against multiple North Queensland attacks to clinch the match by four points.

The Bulldogs remain just two points behind the Raiders and are tied with the second-placed Melbourne Storm, who triumphed 32-14 over the Knights.

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