Canberra Raiders NRL News

Corey Horsburgh was excluded from Queensland's State of Origin team, replaced by Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Moeaki Fotuaika.

The Canberra Times

Canberra Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh is a shock omission from Queensland's State of Origin side.

Maroons coach Billy Slater named his team on Monday morning with Horsburgh's name a notable absence.

Instead, Slater has gone with Tino Fa'asuamaleaui and Moeaki Fotuaika as his starting front row - despite Horsburgh being part of a Green Machine that overran the Gold Coast pair in a 40-24 demolition at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.

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Clint Gutherson and Keaon Koloamatangi excelled in Round 11, narrowing the NRL MVP gap to Terrell May.

Zero Tackle

Clint Gutherson and Keaon Koloamatangi have both shut the gap to the top five in Zero Tackle's NRL MVP race for 2025 on the back of perfect performances during Round 11.

The duo were two of five players to put together perfect games, with all four judges awarding them maximum points. The Dragons fullback and South Sydney Rabbitohs forward were joined by returning Parramatta Eels winger Zac Lomax, Cronulla Sharks prop Addin Fonua-Blake and Canberra Raiders fullback Kaeo Weekes.

Terrell May is still holding the lead, albeit by less votes than last week. He managed just seven in Round 11, while...

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Mal Meninga and Sam Burgess lead candidates for the Perth Bears coaching position amid ongoing discussions.

The Daily Telegraph

Mal Meninga and Sam Burgess have emerged as front-runners for the Perth Bears coaching job.

Brad Arthur was once considered the frontrunner to lead the side but there has been growing speculation that the NRL may opt for a Meninga and Burgess combination.

Officials were adamant no decision had been made and conversations were ongoing as they close in on making the crucial appointment.

L-R) Sam Burgess, Brad Arthur and Mal Meninga

Kangaroos coach Meninga has made it clear he wants to coach in the NRL again having last taken charge of the Raiders in 2002. Since then though he has had a...

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