Canberra Raiders NRL News

Rabbitohs sign English premiership-winning halfback Lewis Dodd, casting doubt over Lachlan Ilias' future.

Fox League

The Rabbitohs' 2024 season may be quickly unravelling but South Sydney has made a key move towards a brighter future, signing English premiership-winning halfback Lewis Dodd for the next three seasons.

The transfer was first floated late last month, casting doubt over the injured Lachlan Ilias' future at the club in the process, and was confirmed by the Rabbitohs on Sunday afternoon.

Ilias is contracted until the end of the 2025 season but has been told he is free to negotiate with rival clubs.

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Andrew Johns praises Hudson Young's skills, endorses him for NSW State of Origin squad.

The Canberra Times

Hudson Young's State of Origin selection chances have been given a major boost with a glowing endorsement from a rugby league Immortal.

Blues legend Andrew Johns believes the "dynamite" Canberra Raiders second-rower should be included in the NSW squad wherever possible after his game-winning try for the Green Machine against Manly.

"He's a try-scorer," Johns said on Nine's Sunday Footy Show.

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Hudson Young is in form, possible State of Origin call-up after match-winning performances.

The Canberra Times

Hudson Young's back to his match-winning ways and with it the Canberra Raiders second-rower could have launched himself back onto the State of Origin arena.

Young made his NSW Blues debut last year off the back of a series of match-winning tries over the past couple of years.

Could his combination with Raiders young gun Ethan Strange have him in the mix to help cover the loss of injured South Sydney forward Cameron Murray?

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