Canberra Raiders News

Cronulla's Sione Katoa hobbled off with a groin injury during a 48-6 win over Canberra, raising fitness concerns.

The Australian

Cronulla will be sweating on the fitness of Sione Katoa after he hobbled off with an apparent groin injury after an innocuous carry to sour their dominant win over Canberra.

The Sharks were way too good for an understrength Raiders side as they cruised to a 48-6 win in Gosford, with their halves controlling the contest a week after they performed well in the All Stars fixture.

But the focus will be on Katoa's fitness just days after false claims he'd suffered a serious shoulder injury, with Cronulla already missing superstar winger Ronaldo Mulitalo with a knee injury while playing for New Zealand.

Sam Stonestreet will replace Mulitalo on the left wing, with Mawene Hiroti the man most likely to come in for Katoa if he's unable to play in the early rounds.

Canberra's Matty Nicholson came off after a few minutes with what looked like a shoulder injury and didn't return.

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Daine Laurie's fit in Canberra Raiders' round one team is uncertain; he's impressed in pre-season but likely won't play as starting half or fullback.

The Canberra Times

To use a Ricky Stuartism, Daine Laurie is a footballer.

The only decision is where he fits into the Canberra Raiders' round one team to take on Manly in a fortnight.

Is it in the 13? The 17? Or the 19?

It's a tough call because he's been excellent for the Raiders in the pre-season trials - playing in the halves and at fullback.

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The most powerful figures in Canberra sport are influential executives, players, and coaches shaping the community.

The Canberra Times

Who is the most powerful person in Canberra sport? The easiest way to answer the question is to look at the executives in power - the ones in charge of investment, stadiums and the city's biggest clubs.

Yet power lies in the hands of the players and coaches who thrill crowds and chase titles. The ones with a voice that makes people listen every time they speak. We have compiled a list of the top 25 voices who have significant influence in the Canberra sporting community.

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