Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canberra's NRL hopes falter as Matty Nicholson faces three months out after impressing since arriving.

The Canberra Times

Canberra's unlikely, charmed run to the NRL's top four has hit an early roadblock with English import Matty Nicholson facing three months on the sideline.

Back-rower Nicholson has been a revelation since arriving at Canberra from Super League club Warrington over the off-season.

The 21-year-old Yorkshireman has made a spot on the Raiders' right edge his own, registering five tries in nine games.

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Matty Nicholson will miss 12 weeks due to surgery for a syndesmosis injury and fibula fracture.

The Canberra Times

Matty Nicholson is set to spend 12 weeks on the sidelines with the Canberra Raiders forward to undergo surgery after suffering a syndesmosis injury and fracture to his fibula.

Nicholson will go under the knife on Tuesday after suffering the injury late in a gut-wrenching 32-20 loss to the Canterbury Bulldogs at Canberra Stadium on Saturday.

The 21-year-old had to be helped from the field after a Bronson Xerri tackle with about a minute left on the clock and officials quickly feared the worst for the English recruit.

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The Brumbies aim for a home semifinal after beating the Western Force and face tough upcoming matches.

The Riotact

The Brumbies are in the box seat for a home Super Rugby semifinal, but it will come down to the remaining two regular-season games.

The 33-14 victory over the Western Force was a grinding affair, but it will hold the Brumbies in good stead ahead of home games against Queensland and the Crusaders.

The Brumbies have moved to second on the ladder but have played one game more than the third-placed Crusaders and the fourth-placed Reds.

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