Canberra Raiders NRL News

Zac Hosking rotates bench spot, may stay long-term; three-way rotation with Whitehead, Smithies.

The Canberra Times

Zac Hosking expects his bench rotation to continue for at least the short-term, while the Canberra Raiders recruit could see himself staying in the capital long-term.

After starring in his first two games for the Green Machine, Hosking came off the bench to take over from Raiders captain Elliott Whitehead in the second row last weekend.

It's set up something of a three-way rotation, with Whitehead later coming on for fellow Englishman Morgan Smithies to finish the game at lock.

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Jordan Rapana thrives at 34 on wine, McDonald's nuggets, and gratitude in NRL career.

The Canberra Times

At 34, Jordan Rapana is aging like a fine wine for the Canberra Raiders - which makes sense after he revealed the secret to his longevity ahead of his 200th NRL game for the Green Machine this weekend.

"Two glasses of red and a 20-nugget meal from McDonalds," Rapana joked.

"I pinch myself every single day," he added. "To still be able to run around at 34, playing at fullback too, I'm really blessed and grateful.

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NRL player injured in bizarre barbecue accident, will miss game due to burns.

Wide World of Sports

A horror week of injuries in the NRL continued in bizarre fashion when a Canberra young gun suffered bad burns to his arm.

Albert Hopoate will miss the round four game against Cronulla on Sunday after a backyard barbecue accident.

The 23-year-old was reportedly at teammate Corey Harawira-Naera's house when a gas cannister next to the barbecue exploded.

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