Canberra Raiders NRL News

Ricky Stuart makes late change: Cook starts in centres for Raiders, ending 2-game losing streak.

The Canberra Times

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has rung a late change in a bid to snap their two-game losing streak.

Adam Cook will play his first NRL game since 2020, after the COVID pandemic temporarily ended his professional career.

He's been named to start in the centres in place of Sebastian Kris, but there were rumours early in the week suggesting Cook would start at halfback prompting a backline reshuffle.

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Corey Horsburgh sent off for punching in reserve-grade game, delaying return to NRL action.

Canberra Weekly

Corey Horsburgh's wait for a return to NRL action with Canberra is set to continue, with the firebrand prop sent off for punching in the club's reserve-grade game.

Horsburgh was dismissed in the second half of the Raiders' 24-18 NSW Cup loss to the Warriors in Auckland on Saturday after taking exception to a tackle from back-rower Jacob Laban.

One-time Queensland State of Origin forward Horsburgh appeared to throw a headbutt at Laban, before then unleashing a flurry of punches.

Laban and prop Tom Ale were both sent off for the Warriors after the set-to developed into a...

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Storm to miss Papenhuyzen and Grant against Raiders, Munster also sidelined with injury.

Fox League

The Storm will be missing two key players, with both Ryan Papenhuyzen and Harry Grant sidelined for their clash against the Raiders.

Grant has been rested after Origin Game II, while Papenhuyzen has been ruled out due to foot bruising with Sua Fa'alogo replacing him at fullback.

Alongside that duo, Cameron Munster also remains sidelined due to a groin injury, with Craig Bellamy missing some serious fire power.

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