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The Canberra Raiders honored Junior Reps players' achievements at their 2025 Presentation Night, with award presentations.
The Canberra Raiders celebrated their 2025 Junior Reps Presentation Night on Wednesday at the Canberra Southern Cross Club.
This event recognized the hard work and achievements of players in the Lisa Fiaola, Harold Matthews, Tarsha Gale, and SG Ball cup programs.
Brian Summerell, the coach of the Lisa Fiaola Cup, presented individual awards to standout players.
Mark Nicholls felt proud of sister Claire's contributions as a physio, highlighting family and female representation in rugby league.
In a touching moment during Round 8, Mark Nicholls felt immense pride as his family gathered to support him and his sister, Claire, who serves as the Raiders' physio.
The encounter was not only about the game but also highlighted the significance of family and representation in rugby league.
Nicholls expressed admiration for his sister's contributions, stating, "I'm pretty proud of her." He emphasized how Claire's role serves as an inspiration for others to pursue careers in the sport.
As the Dolphins and Raiders prepare for their respective Women in League matches, the focus on female representation in rugby league remains crucial, with Claire exemplifying the impact women can have in various roles within the game.
The Raiders announced four NRLW development players: Cardwell, Boyle, Tooth, and Poka, for 2025.
The Raiders have announced their four NRLW development players for the upcoming 2025 season.
The selected players are Marley Cardwell, Lili Boyle, Madyson Tooth, and Uta Uatisone Poka, who will join the NRLW squad as development players.
Coach Darrin Borthwick expressed enthusiasm about integrating these players into the team as they prepare for the pre-season starting next week.