Canberra Raiders News

Parramatta Eels coach Ryles comments on Simonsson's request for an immediate team release.

LeagueNews.co

Parramatta Eels coach Jason Ryles has addressed reports regarding Bailey Simonsson, who requested an immediate release from the team earlier this week.

Simonsson, one of the first players Ryles extended at the end of last year, has been a reliable contributor to the club's backline over the past four seasons.

Previously with the Canberra Raiders, the injury-stricken outside back recently reached his 100-game milestone but has played only two matches in first grade since Round 10 due to being overlooked in recent weeks.

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Gold Coast faces South Sydney, crucial for the wooden spoon; Latrell Mitchell returns for Rabbitohs.

The Canberra Times

Gold Coast host South Sydney in a clash that will go a long way towards deciding who gets the wooden spoon as Latrell Mitchell returns at centre for the Rabbitohs.

Sunday's fixture at Robina will feature two veteran coaches - Titans' Des Hasler and Rabbitohs' Wayne Bennett - who have not finished last in their stellar premiership careers as mentors.

Seven-time title winner Bennett did take out a wooden spoon while coaching Brothers in the Brisbane Rugby League in 1981, but has not had that ignominy since taking over with Don Furner as co-coach at Canberra in 1987.

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Jazz Tevaga regrets mocking Canberra fans after Manly's defeat, facing backlash on Instagram.

LeagueNews.co

Manly forward Jazz Tevaga has expressed regret for mocking Canberra fans with their own 'Viking clap' during the Sea Eagles' 28-12 loss to Canberra on Friday night. Following a week of controversy surrounding post-try celebrations, Tevaga's actions proved ill-fated.

After teammate Tolutau Koula scored in the 46th minute, which initially put the Sea Eagles ahead, Tevaga was seen mimicking the Viking clap-a tradition embraced by Raiders fans that is performed before home games. This bravado, however, soon backfired as the Raiders responded with a surge of three unanswered tries, sealing Manly's third consecutive loss without scoring again.

Following the match, Raiders supporters inundated Tevaga's Instagram with comments about his clap. Amid the feedback, one comment suggested he "practice the clap some more," to which Tevaga replied, "No thanks. Never again." He also engaged with various other remarks, some of which turned quite hostile.

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