Canberra Raiders News

RLPA announced 2025 Rookie of the Year finalists, including Mark Nawaqanitawase and others.

LeagueNews.co

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Rookie of the Year award, determined by player votes.

Mark Nawaqanitawase leads the list of nominees, although he is not eligible for the Dally M Rookie of the Year due to his involvement with Australia in both rugby union and rugby sevens. Nonetheless, he has secured the 2025 Ken Irvine Medal.

Joining Nawaqanitawase among the finalists are his teammate Robert Toia, Leka Halasima from the New Zealand Warriors, Isaiah Iongi who plays fullback for the Parramatta Eels, and Savelio Tamale of the Canberra Raiders.

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Broncos' Billy Walters may miss the season; Bulldogs consider Toby Sexton for bench role.

Fox League

In a crushing blow for the Broncos, Billy Walters will likely miss the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury against the Raiders.

Meanwhile, the Bulldogs could be set to keep Toby Sexton as a hooker option on the bench despite their injury crisis.

Read on for the Team Tips for NRL semi-finals and preliminary finals.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19

Canberra Raiders vs. Cronulla Sharks at GIO Stadium, 7.50pm AEST

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The Brisbane Broncos' captain, Adam Reynolds, is cleared to play in the preliminary final.

LeagueNews.co

The Brisbane Broncos are facing a dilemma regarding their halves as captain Adam Reynolds is reportedly set to return for the club's preliminary final.

Having recently triumphed over the Canberra Raiders, the Broncos will enjoy a week off as they gear up for the third week of the 2025 NRL Finals series, inching closer to their first grand final appearance since 2023.

Next week, they are set to meet either the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs or the Penrith Panthers, and Reynolds' clearance to play, as noted by The Courier-Mail, adds an exciting dimension to the match.

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