Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canberra Raiders leading NRL's concussion fight with smart mouthguard trial for 2024 season. HitIQ partner.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders are leading the way in the NRL's war on concussion.

They're the test dummies in a landmark deal between rugby league's governing body and HITIQ announced on the Australian Stock Exchange on Thursday.

Canberra-based HITIQ chief commercial officer Damien Hawes said in any given NRL game, 13-15 Raiders players wore their smart mouthguards as part of a trial for the 2024 season.

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Corey Parker criticized Canberra, facing backlash from Raiders organization, even coach Ricky Stuart.

News.com.au

Be careful, Corey Parker.

The NRL great has found himself public enemy No. 1 in Canberra after some brutal comments about the nation's capital.

More seriously for the popular Fox League commentator is that News Corp now reports the animosity goes right to the top of the Raiders - all the way to coach Ricky Stuart's office.

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Sharks vs Raiders set for classic showdown, injuries create opportunity for up-and-coming prop Hazelton.

LeagueNews.co

The Sharks vs Raiders matchup is shaping up to be a classic showdown, with injuries throwing a spanner in the works for Cronulla.

But as they say in Rugby League, when one player goes down, another gets their chance to shine.

Up-and-coming prop Hazelton is set to make his first start for the Sharks, and he'll need to step up to the plate against a strong Canberra forward pack led by the formidable Papalii.

Hazelton caught the eye of fans last week when he was called into action early in the game against the Tigers and managed to score the opening try.

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