Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 11th August, 2026, 17:09 AEST
Canberra Raiders fear PNG Chiefs will lure star Hudson Young with tax-free deal should he hit the open market
The Raiders fear PNG Chiefs' offers may lure star forward Hudson Young, leading to contract extension talks with his manager.
The Australian
The Canberra Raiders fear the PNG Chiefs' tax-free offers will prompt star forward Hudson Young to dramatically quit the club.
Raiders' officials will meet with Young's manager, Sam Ayoub, about a contract extension amid concerns he will become the Chiefs' prime signing target come November 1.
Young is contracted to the Raiders until the end of next season, meaning PNG are unable to approach or discuss Young. However, their admiration for the NSW Origin and Kangaroos edge forward is undeniable.
Canberra and Ayoub are due to meet in the next fortnight.
Ayoub hasn't asked Canberra whether his client could start early contract discussions with PNG about Young, nor has he approached the NRL's newest franchise.
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Tue, 11th August, 2026, 17:02 AEST
Major hint dropped over Corey Horsburgh's future
Perth Bears target Corey Horsburgh after failing to sign Junior Paulo, who seeks a $900,000 per season deal.
Zero Tackle
The Perth Bears have made Canberra Raiders forward Corey Horsburgh their priority after they didn't land the signature of Eels forward Junior Paulo.
According to The Daily Telegraph, the Bears will attempt to sign Horsburgh to lure him away from the Raiders.
The reason negotiations have failed is that Junior Paulo is seeking a two-year deal worth $900,000 a season.
The 18th NRL club has "scoffed" at the asking price, and Paulo and his management did not like Perth's counteroffer.
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Tue, 11th August, 2026, 16:29 AEST
Horsburgh's future becomes clearer after Ricky names his team
Corey Horsburgh has been dropped from the Raiders after a costly mistake, but teammates believe in his future potential.
The Canberra Times
Corey Horsburgh's been dropped for his costly slap.
But his Canberra Raiders teammates still think he's got a future at the NRL club.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has left Horsburgh out of the team to face Cronulla at Shark Park on Saturday, 48 hours after he blasted the fiery redhead for costing the Green Machine the game against Newcastle - and also ending Canberra's finals hopes.
Horsburgh might've played his last game in lime green, despite having a contract until the end of the 2027 season.
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