Canberra Raiders News

Tonga faces tough Rugby League World Cup draw, including a key match against Samoa.

The Canberra Times

Tonga has been given a tough draw at next year's Rugby League World Cup, including a showdown with arch-rivals Samoa at Parramatta.

The Kristian Woolf-coached Tongans have been drawn in Group C, which means they play matches against Group B sides England, Samoa and Lebanon.

Their round three showdown with Samoa on November 1 at CommBank Stadium is set to be a sellout after 44,682 fans watched the Samoans beat Tonga 34-6 at Suncorp Stadium in this year's Pacific Cup.

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Coby Black chooses Raiders over Broncos, aiming for growth as a top NRL playmaker.

LeagueNews.co

Coby Black recently contacted Ricky Stuart to declare, "I'm a Raider," signaling a significant shift in the NRL landscape for the future.

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has touted new signing Coby Black as "the real deal," expressing confidence that the young halfback will mature into a premier playmaker within the club.

Black surprised the Brisbane Broncos by requesting a release at the end of next season, opting for a two-year deal with the Raiders starting in 2027. This decision came in response to the Broncos signing Jonah Pezet, which, as Stuart noted, resulted in a "career-blocking" situation for the Queensland under-19s talent.

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The Cronulla Sharks enhanced their team by re-signing key players and adding new talent.

LeagueNews.co

The Cronulla Sharks have made strategic moves to enhance their team after a successful 2025 season, focusing on bringing back key players. They announced this week that they have extended contracts for Hohepa Puru and Mawene Hiroti and added Harrison Hassett and Xavier Cacciotti to their NRL training squad for the upcoming 2026 season.

Hohepa Puru reunited with his twin brother Niwhai after joining the Raiders, showcasing impressive skills during five NRL appearances off the bench and standing out while playing for the Newtown Jets in the NSW Cup.

Mawene Hiroti has also proven to be a consistent performer, scoring five tries in nine games, solidifying his role in the backline.

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