Canberra Raiders NRL News

Papenhuyzen's standout performance boosts Origin hopes; Manly's contract saga and Broncos' crossroads loom.

Fox League

A Storm star has made late surge into Origin contention, while Daly Cherry-Evans' contract saga is haunting Manly and the Broncos season is at a major crossroads.

The Blues are not short on fullback options, but Ryan Papenhuyzen has put himself right in the frame if injuries strike and he could even nab a bench spot.

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Matty Nicholson may have a serious ankle injury, potentially sidelining him until round 20. Scans pending.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders are fearful Matty Nicholson could have suffered a fracture and a syndesmosis injury to his left ankle, which could rule him out until round 20.

Nicholson suffered the injury in the dying minutes of their heart-breaking 32-20 loss to the Canterbury Bulldogs at Canberra Stadium on Saturday.

The England international, who has been a revelation since joining the Raiders in the off-season, will go for scans on Monday with more expected to be known that afternoon.

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Canberra loses Matty Nicholson to a likely fractured fibula, facing surgery after injury against Canterbury.

The Daily Telegraph

Canberra's capitulation against Canterbury has come at a massive cost with fears Englishman Matty Nicholson could be facing an extended period on the sidelines.

Nicholson will be sent for scans on Monday but it's understood that after initial assessments medical staff fear the forward has suffered a fractured fibula and would require surgery.

The backrower, who has been a revelation for the Raiders on the right edge, hobbled from the field in the final minute of Saturday's loss to the Bulldogs.

Nicholson was seen clutching at his left ankle after it got caught under the weight of...

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