Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 28th July, 2025, 16:32 AEST
Ricky Stuart's Warning to Newcastle Over Contract
Ricky Stuart criticized the Knights for disrespecting Dane Gagai's contract situation amid struggles.
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Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has criticized the Newcastle Knights for their "disrespectful" handling of Dane Gagai's contract situation.
Despite the Knights suffering a heavy 44-18 loss to the Raiders, Gagai stood out as one of the team's best players.
Reports indicate that Gagai, currently under a $400,000 annual contract, feels disrespected by Newcastle's offer, which includes a potential extension until 2026 but would require a pay cut.
As the Knights deal with injuries and struggle in the season, Gagai has been a bright spot, stepping up in the absence of star player Kalyn Ponga.
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Mon, 28th July, 2025, 13:46 AEST
Five players charged as MRC ignore three reports
NRL's match review committee confirmed five player charges; none will face suspension.
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The NRL's match review committee have confirmed five charges against players from Sunday's Round 21 matches, with all escaping suspension.
Two charges came out of the early game as the Canberra Raiders beat the Newcastle Knights, while the other three were all out of the later game as the Canterbury Bulldogs handed out a sizeable beatdown to the Manly Sea Eagles.
Starling was placed on report for a late shot against Newcastle halfback Jack Cogger.
The Grade 1 dangerous contact charge is a second offence on his record and will see him pay $1800 with an early guilty plea, or $2500 if he is found guilty at panel.
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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.
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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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