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  • Raiders star pushing for Cup despite dodgy shoulder

    Simi Sasagi is aiming to play for Samoa at the World Cup in October despite having a poor shoulder. Photo: Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS

    Simi Sasagi aims to represent Samoa in the World Cup despite a shoulder injury, prioritizing his participation over necessary surgery.

    The Canberra Times

    Centre Simi Sasagi is so desperate to represent Samoa that he wants to delay a much-needed shoulder surgery to feature in the Rugby League World Cup.

    Sasagi has made a compelling case to represent the Pacific nation in the tournament beginning in October as he's displayed his electric playmaking skills, lethal try scoring and blistering runs for Canberra this NRL season. 

    But the centre has had his campaign partially derailed by a flurry of injuries, including a constant flare-up of his shoulder. 

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  • One star's $1.1m headache set to cause major domino effect

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    Bidding for Raiders' Hudson Young highlights growing demand for edge forwards in the NRL, with significant offers emerging.

    Wide World of Sports

    The bidding war for Raiders back-rower Hudson Young might just be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the NRL's most in-demand position.

    Edge forwards have always been important players for any side, but the market for them appears set to explode at the end of the 2026 season.

    Young has been heavily linked with a move to the PNG Chiefs, but his current club Canberra have reportedly offered him a mammoth $1.1 million-per-season extension offer.

    The 28-year-old tore his Achilles last month but is arguably the Raiders' best player, so it's no surprise they want to keep him long-term.

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  • Revealed: Raiders star opens up on surgery dilemma and a childhood dream

    Caden Helmers

    Canberra Raiders' Simi Sasagi faces a choice between off-season surgery or pursuing his World Cup dream with Samoa despite a shoulder injury.

    The Canberra Times

    A Canberra Raiders star is weighing up the prospect of living a childhood dream or needing to have off-season surgery to ensure he's fit for the Green Machine's revenge mission next year.

    Simi Sasagi is prepared to sacrifice off-season surgery to play for Samoa at the World Cup - but the Raiders star has revealed the one factor that could convince him to go under the knife.

    Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says Sasagi "shouldn't be playing" with a shoulder injury, but the 25-year-old has pushed through the pain to be a part of Josh Papali'i's NRL farewell.

    Now the star centre is hoping to avoid off-season surgery in a bid to play for Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup despite the injury often threatening to derail his NRL season.

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