Canberra Raiders NRL News

Jamal Fogarty will join the Manly Sea Eagles in 2026, expressing desire to remain with Raiders.

Zero Tackle

Jamal Fogarty has spoken out for the first time since it was announced he would be switching out the lime green Canberra Raiders jersey for a maroon Manly Sea Eagles jumper from 2026.

The 31-year-old was identified by the Sea Eagles as the man to lead the club following the departure of long-time skipper Daly Cherry-Evans.

"I always wanted to stay, and the club knew I wanted to stay," he told the Daily Telegraph.

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Josh Papalii, a Raiders legend, faces uncertainty as overseas interest grows amid contract expiration.

Zero Tackle

Josh Papalii, a club legend of the Canberra Raiders and representative for the QLD Maroons and Australian Kangaroos, has reportedly attracted the interest of an overseas club as he nears the closing stages of his rugby league career.

Playing over 310 matches for the Raiders since debuting in 2010, the front-rower remains off-contract at the end of the season and his future is currently clouded in uncertainty.

This comes as there has been no clear indication on whether he will re-sign, join another club or decide to hang up the boots on his playing career.

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Xavier Coates expresses mixed feelings about returning to Suncorp Stadium amid past criticism and challenges.

The Daily Telegraph

Former Broncos flyer Xavier Coates has opened up about the criticism and attacks he copped in Brisbane as he prepares to put on a magic show at Suncorp Stadium.

Coates will return to his old stomping ground when the Melbourne Storm close out Magic Round against Canberra on Sunday night.

For Coates, Suncorp brings mixed emotions.

The Maroons winger loves playing at The Cauldron and the atmosphere it brings.

But it also dredges up memories of the turbulent infancy of his NRL career.

A Gold Coast product, Coates made his debut for the Broncos in 2019 and experienced one of the most tumultuous...

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