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The Canberra Raiders have thrown their hat in the ring to sign the brother of a former fan favourite.
They're in talks with North Queensland Cowboys second-rower Luciano Leilua, who has asked for an immediate release from the Townsville club.
It's believed the Raiders were offering a three-year deal for Leilua, but they face stiff competition from the St George Illawarra Dragons.
The Sydney Morning Herald
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In a quest for their maiden victory this season, the Canberra Raiders three junior rep sides will embark on a challenging journey to PointsBet Stadium where they will face off against the formidable Cronulla Sharks.
According to the reliable sources at raiders.com.au, the Raiders' TG Cup squad will be the vanguard of this three-match battle royal, taking on a formidable sixth-placed Sharks lineup.
Despite succumbing to a 36-6 defeat at the hands of the Steelers in their previous encounter, the Raiders showcased a glimmer of hope in the second half, restricting the Illawarra team to a mere six points.
On the other hand, Cronulla has been on an impressive winning streak, triumphing over both the Parramatta and Wests Tigers outfits in their first two encounters of the 2024 season.