Canberra Raiders NRL News

The Canberra Times

Wests Tigers will not pay too much attention to Canberra's decision to rest skipper Jarrod Croker ahead of his 300th game, instead focusing on themselves as they try to keep their winning momentum going.

Croker is set to miss Friday's clash against the Tigers at Campbelltown Stadium after coach Ricky Stuart opted to rest him so he can play his milestone game in Canberra.

Stuart made the call after the side's win against South Sydney at the weekend, saying it would allow Croker's family and fans to celebrate the achievement together.

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The Canberra Times

Raiders forward Sophie Holyman might only have one year of NRLW footy under her belt, but she's licking her lips at the physical contest that awaits in the upcoming Women's State of Origin series starting Thursday.

Holyman has had a meteoric rise in rugby league since making the transition from rugby union, with her NRLW debut for the Broncos last year earning her selection in the Prime Minster's XIII and now a Queensland Maroons debut.

Holyman is set to beef up the Maroons pack from the bench in the legendary grudge match - and she cannot wait to get stuck in.

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Fox League


There's been a host of changes for Round 14 after seven teams enjoyed the bye last week with the State of Origin opener being played this Wednesday.

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has swung the axe on young winger Jaxson Paulo and returned Joey Manu to No. 6 with Sam Walker still sidelined.


Rabbitohs sar Latrell Mitchell was considered a chance of playing against the Titans on Saturday after he was ruled out of the Origin opener with a minor calf strain, but the club has taken the cautious approach and not named him.

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has settled on his backline after...

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