Canberra Raiders NRL News

Kaeo Weekes extends contract with Canberra Raiders until 2029, excited for future seasons.

Zero Tackle

The Canberra Raiders have confirmed the signature of fullback Kaeo Weekes for the foreseeable future, which will see him remain in the nation's capital until the end of the 2029 NRL season.

Already signed until 2027, Weekes has agreed to a two-year contract extension, keeping him out of reach of the two new expansion teams, which are set to enter the NRL competition in the coming years.

"It's really exciting actually, and I want to repay the faith that the club has shown in me," Weekes said.

"There will be a few good years coming ahead, and I can't wait to be a part of it.

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Des Hasler, facing pressure, vows to continue coaching despite Gold Coast's struggles as he reaches 500 games.

The Daily Telegraph

He might be under pressure heading into his 500th game as an NRL coach but Des Hasler has no plans to retire.

Far from being a coach willing to fade away into the sunset, Hasler said defiantly: "I want to coach on."

The two-time premiership-winning coach has vowed to continue his career despite the axe hovering over his head as Gold Coast run last on the NRL competition table.

Hasler will become just the sixth NRL coach to reach the 500-game milestone when Gold Coast plays the Warriors in Auckland on Saturday.

A former Manly and Bulldogs coach, the 64-year-old joins Wayne Bennett (956 matches), Tim Sheens (693), Brian Smith (601), Craig Bellamy (594) and Ricky Stuart (534) in reaching...

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Jayden Brailey is excited for Canberra but aims to end their winning streak as a Knight.

The Canberra Times

Canberra's rise this year might have Jayden Brailey excited about joining them next season, but the Knights hooker would be more than happy to end the NRL leader's eight-game winning streak this week.

Brailey, who signed a two-year deal with the Raiders in March, faces his future club at Canberra's GIO Stadium on Sunday.

The 29-year-old agreed to link with the Green Machine before they shot to the top of the NRL ladder, and while he has naturally kept an eye on their campaign this year, there should be no doubts about where his loyalties lie while wearing a red-and-blue jersey.

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