Canberra Raiders NRL News

Feisty clash between Rugby League coaches Ricky Stuart and Des Hasler after intense match.

LeagueNews.co

In a dramatic twist reminiscent of a grand final showdown, news has surfaced about a fiery clash between Rugby League masterminds Ricky Stuart and Des Hasler following the Canberra Raiders' nail-biting golden point victory.

Reports suggest that the two coaching titans engaged in a verbal showdown in the tunnel post-match, with Stuart allegedly delivering a fiery "f*** you" to Hasler.

The showdown unfolded after Hasler, in true coach fashion, let loose on referee Kasey Badger and pointed fingers at her for his team's narrow 21-20 loss.

According to seasoned journalist Phil Rothfield, Hasler, fueled by frustration, sought out Stuart to discuss his gripes about the officiating before facing the press.

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Verrills acknowledges ref error but Titans focus on upcoming match against Manly without dwelling.

LeagueNews.co

Titans hooker Sam Verrills has acknowledged that the ref error in Sunday's match against the Raiders, where Chevy Stewart wasn't penalized for being offside, was a frustrating moment.

However, the team isn't dwelling on it as they gear up for their upcoming showdown with Manly.

Despite the NRL head of football confirming the error on Monday, Verrills, with 64 games under his belt, knows that relying on crucial refereeing decisions to secure a win is not a winning strategy.

The Gold Coast squad is focused on their preparation for the match against Manly, ready to put the disappointment of the past behind them and tackle the upcoming challenge head-on.

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Maguire praises Raiders youngsters, anticipates bright future for NSW team against Queensland.

The Canberra Times

NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire has flagged a pair of Raiders young guns as potential State of Origin stars in a positive sign the future is very bright in Canberra.

Ethan Strange and Chevy Stewart are on Maguire's radar as the duo have impressed since securing their NRL debuts, and the good news is set to continue with the Raiders tipped to finalise a new deal for Strange on Wednesday.

Former Raiders assistant Maguire spoke at the State of Origin launch in Melbourne on Tuesday as the Blues begin early preparations for game one on June 5, aiming to claw the shield off Queensland and deny the Maroons a third-straight series victory.

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