Canberra Raiders NRL News

Ricky Stuart urges Newcastle Knights to re-sign Dane Gagai amid contract uncertainty.

Zero Tackle

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has called upon the Newcastle Knights to re-sign Dane Gagai amid reports of a pay dispute between the representative player and his club.

Still without a contract for the 2026 NRL season after the Knights declined the option in his deal to extend his services, Gagai's future remains clouded in uncertainty.

Entering the final stages of his career, Gagai showed on the weekend against the Canberra Raiders that he still has what it takes to play in the NRL.

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Ricky Stuart defends rival coaches while addressing his team's previous fadeouts after a victory.

Wide World of Sports

Ricky Stuart has addressed the previous fadeouts from his side, while tying in Des Hasler's situation to his answer.

A 44-18 victory of the Newcastle Knights on Sunday further cemented the Raiders' spot on top of the ladder, while others continue to fight for a place inside the top eight.

However, while others continue to search for an answer to stop the men from the nation's capital, Stuart has jumped to the defence of his rival counterparts.

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Knights criticized a pivotal try awarded to Raiders due to defensive interference by Simi Sasagi.

Fox League

The Knights copped a rough decision when Raiders star Tom Starling was awarded a crucial try in their 44-18 win despite teammate Simi Sasagi standing in the defensive line.

"Yeah unfortunately Sasagi just plants himself there," Warren Smith added.

With the scores locked at 18-18 in the 47th minute, Starling slice through a gaping hole to score a try to give the Raiders the lead.

But replays showed Sasagi was standing in the defensive line and created space for Starling while impeding Phoenix Crossland from making a tackle.

"Does Crossland get impeded here?" Steve Roach said on Fox League.

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