Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 28th July, 2025, 10:42 AEST
Dane Gagai contract saga heats up as Stuart throws support behind veteran
Ricky Stuart urges Newcastle Knights to re-sign Dane Gagai amid contract uncertainty.
Zero Tackle
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has called upon the Newcastle Knights to re-sign Dane Gagai amid reports of a pay dispute between the representative player and his club.
Still without a contract for the 2026 NRL season after the Knights declined the option in his deal to extend his services, Gagai's future remains clouded in uncertainty.
Entering the final stages of his career, Gagai showed on the weekend against the Canberra Raiders that he still has what it takes to play in the NRL.
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Sun, 27th July, 2025, 19:17 AEST
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart defends rival 'scapegoat' amid questions about team's patchy moments
Ricky Stuart defends rival coaches while addressing his team's previous fadeouts after a victory.
Wide World of Sports
Ricky Stuart has addressed the previous fadeouts from his side, while tying in Des Hasler's situation to his answer.
A 44-18 victory of the Newcastle Knights on Sunday further cemented the Raiders' spot on top of the ladder, while others continue to fight for a place inside the top eight.
However, while others continue to search for an answer to stop the men from the nation's capital, Stuart has jumped to the defence of his rival counterparts.
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Sun, 27th July, 2025, 18:32 AEST
Gagai earns Stuart's praise as Raiders beat Knights
Ricky Stuart believes Newcastle should re-sign Dane Gagai after his impressive performance against Canberra.
The Canberra Times
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says Newcastle shouldn't think twice about re-signing Dane Gagai after the speedster shone in the Knights' heavy loss to the Raiders.
The 34-year-old was shifted to fullback to replace star Kayln Ponga, and terrorised the Raiders' right edge, inspiring tries and leading their swift ball movement at a wet GIO Stadium on Sunday.
It meant the first half was a see-sawing contest, with the scores locked at 18-all at the break, before the ladder-leading Canberra pulled away to win 44-18.
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