Canberra Raiders News

Corey Horsburgh's new diet tested in Las Vegas. Improved performance leading to NRL success.

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Raiders.com.au are reporting that after playing in the NRL season opener in Las Vegas, Raiders forward Corey Horsburgh's new diet was put to the test by American cuisine.

But the cheeseburgers, hot dogs, pancakes, and fried foods on offer almost everywhere in Vegas were no match for the fitter, faster, and stronger 2025 version of Horsburgh.

Horsburgh, who has had a barnstorming start to the 2025 season, admitted that he needed to change his off-field habits after falling out of favour with Canberra coach Ricky Stuart.

The 27-year-old, a former Queensland Origin forward, only played five NRL matches last season and was even given the chance to chat with a rival club before Stuart offered him a lifeline.

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Corey Horsburgh's improved performance in 2025 NRL opener due to new diet, fitness regimen, impressing fans and coach.

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Raiders forward Corey Horsburgh's improved performance in the 2025 NRL season opener in Las Vegas was attributed to a new diet and fitness regimen.

Despite being tempted by the unhealthy American cuisine in Vegas, including cheeseburgers, hot dogs, pancakes, and fried foods, Horsburgh remained focused on his health and fitness goals.

Horsburgh acknowledged that his off-field habits needed to change after a disappointing 2024 season where he only played five NRL matches.

His improved performance and physical condition in the 2025 season have impressed both fans and coach Ricky Stuart.

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Raiders players fined for Vegas elevator brawl but not suspended, potential fine if repeat offense. Club support.

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Canberra Raiders teammates Morgan Smithies and Hudson Young have been fined by the NRL for their involvement in a brawl in a Las Vegas elevator but will not be suspended.

The breach notices issued to Smithies and Young proposed a $2,500 suspended fine for each player, with the possibility of the fine being enforced if there are any repeat offenses within the next 12 months.

The NRL stated that the players' actions "brought the game and their club into disrepute" but did not disclose specific details of the incident due to the league's rules.

The Raiders have decided not to impose additional sanctions on the players for the altercation, which occurred at their team hotel in Vegas late last month.

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