Canberra Raiders NRL News

Nathan Cleary ruled out for Warriors match; updates on his groin injury provided.

Fox League

While Panthers captain Nathan Cleary wasn't named to travel to New Zealand to take on the Warriors on Saturday after featuring in State of Origin two, Blues coach Laurie Daley has given an update on his groin injury.

Tigers team:
1. Jahream Bula 2. Sunia Turuva 3. Adam Doueihi 4. Starford To'a 5. Jeral Skelton 6. Heath Mason 7. Jarome Luai 8. Terrell May 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Fonua Pole 11. Samuela Fainu 12. Alex Seyfarth 13. Alex Twal 14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Sione Fainu 16. Latu Fainu 17. Jack Bird 18. Tony Sukkar 19. Charlie Murray 20. Charlie Staines 21. Kit Laulilii 22. Izaac Tu'itupou

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FRIDAY JUNE 20

Wests Tigers vs Canberra Raiders at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, 8:00pm AEST

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Fatima Kdouh discusses Jarome Luai's penalties and their implications for upcoming matches in the State of Origin.

The Daily Telegraph

Fatima Kdouh reveals her likes and dislikes from game two of the 2025 State of Origin series.

ORIGIN II DISLIKES

LUAI'S QUESTIONABLE ACT

Jarome Luai has escaped suspension after the NSW five-eighth was put on report for his facial on Queensland forward Reuben Cotter.

Luai was charged by the match review committee over the incident but was only hit with a fine, clearing him to back-up for club side Wests Tigers against Canberra on Friday.

It also means the lippy playmaker will be available for selection for the decider in Sydney in three weeks time.

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Heath Mason secures a new contract with Wests Tigers, joining the Top 30 roster and evolving as a player.

Zero Tackle

Gifted a spot in the starting halves with Jarome Luai over the past few weeks, Wests Tigers young gun Heath Mason has landed a new contract that will keep him at the club.

One of the next generation of players emerging from the Wests Tigers system, Mason has continued to evolve his game over the past few years, progressing from the Harold Matthews Cup to the top grade at just 19 years old.

The new deal will also see him upgraded to the club's Top 30 roster effective immediately ahead of their match on Friday evening against the Canberra Raiders.

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