Canberra Raiders NRL News

Kaeo Weeks, Jamal Fogarty, Hudson Young, and Xavier Savage named in Prime Minister's XIII squad.

The Canberra Times

Kaeo Weekes has been rewarded for a breakout season in Canberra, forcing his way into the Prime Minister's XIII side as one of four Raiders to play in the representative fixture.

Weekes, Jamal Fogarty, Hudson Young and Xavier Savage have been named in the 20-man squad, which will be coached by Brad Fittler, while Sophie Holyman, Grace Kemp, Monalisa Soliola and Chante Temara are in the women's team.

Both squads will fly to Papua New Guinea next week to prepare for the game in Port Moresby on October 13.

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Jordan Rapana emotional farewell to Canberra Raiders, leaving behind friendships and thanking teammates and fans.

The Canberra Times

The tears welled up and his voice trailed off as the emotion rose in its place.

It was the moment Jordan Rapana started talking about the friendships he was leaving behind at the Canberra Raiders that brought him unstuck.

The departing Raiders star gave an emotional farewell not only to the club and his teammates, but the fans as well.

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Maguire's move to Broncos sparks Origin coach search; Stuart not leaving Raiders.

The Canberra Times

Michael Maguire's fast and furious move to the Broncos has ignited a scramble to find the next NSW State of Origin coach, but Canberra Raiders fans can rest easy about the potential of Ricky Stuart being lured into a dangerous juggling act.

Maguire was released from his NSW Blues contract on Monday, paving the way for the premiership winner to replace Kevin Walters in Brisbane after a wild few days on the coaching carousel.

His Blues departure and looming announcement about a Broncos deal has already prompted speculation about who will fill the void in the Origin arena next year.

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