Canberra Raiders NRL News

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Corey Horsburgh found out two weeks ago that he wasn't going to be picked for the State of Origin opener in Adelaide, but his performance against South Sydney might have Queensland coach Billy Slater wondering if he made the wrong choice.

The man they call 'Big Red' shaved his wild mane of hair after what he said was his very own 'Britney Spears moment, but he didn't lose the ferocity that has made him one of the best forwards in 2023.
His aggression is perfectly suited to the Origin arena while he's also worked on his passing and has improved his fitness this year.

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The Daily Telegraph

Corey Harawira-Naera has reportedly been released from hospital after the traumatic scenes of his on-field collapse.

The NRL world held its collective breath overnight after the Raiders forward suffered a suspected seizure on the field before being rushed to hospital.

The incident forced the game between the Raiders and Rabbitohs to be stopped in the 66th minute as soon as referee Grant Atkins realised the Kiwi footballer was in trouble.

At the time, the Raiders were leading 24-20 and went on to win 33-26 despite the terrifying scenes.

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The Canberra Times

Canberra forward Corey Harawira-Naera could be discharged from hospital as early as Sunday after collapsing on the ground and experiencing a seizure mid-game against South Sydney.

Shortly after taking a hit-up in the second half on Saturday night, Harawira-Naera appeared to become disoriented and fell to the turf.

The match at Sydney's Accor Stadium stopped for over 10 minutes as medical staff rushed onto the field and attended to the New Zealand international, who had begun convulsing.

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