Canberra Raiders NRL News

Hopoate fit for Sydney Roosters game after ankle injection, Jed Stuart ready as backup.

The Canberra Times

Albert Hopoate is fit to play the Sydney Roosters just days after wearing a moonboot.

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart said his winger had pulled up well from an injection into his ankle at the start of the week and would run out for the crucial clash at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.

Stuart's son Jed Stuart was waiting in the wings in case Hopoate wasn't fit and will be 18^th man for the second week in a row.

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Corey Horsburgh handles off-field distractions maturely, seeks release from Raiders contract for new opportunities.

The Canberra Times

It's an understatement to say Corey Horsburgh has had a fair bit happening off the field this season.

But Canberra Raiders teammate Tom Starling praised the way the 26-year-old has handled the distractions.

Horsburgh asked for a release from the final three years of his Raiders contract, which runs until the end of 2027, and has been given permission to talk to other clubs.

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Jordan Rapana leaves Canberra Raiders for Hull FC in England after 11 seasons.

The Canberra Times

He had a one-year offer to stay with the Canberra Raiders, but veteran winger Jordan Rapana is off to England instead.

He's taken up a two-year deal to join Hull FC in the English Super League, which will end his 11 seasons with the Green Machine.

Rapana's become a mainstay in the Raiders line-up since joining the club in 2014, mostly playing on the wing, but he's also injected his infectious energy at fullback this season.

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