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Canberra Raiders recruit Troy Dargan has died in a motorcycle accident while holidaying in the Cook Islands.

Dargan played two NRL games, both for South Sydney in 2020, and had joined Canberra on a two-year contract for the upcoming season.

The playmaker's management Aria Sports Group confirmed the news via social media on Christmas Day.

Dargan, affectionately nicknamed "TJ", was 26.

"On behalf of the Dargan family, it is with a heavy heart that we share the news of TJ's tragic passing overnight," a statement from Aria Sports Group read.

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Canberra Raiders player Troy Dargan has passed away overnight after being involved in a tragic motorcycle accident.

"On behalf of the Dargan family, it is with a heavy heart that we share the news of TJ's tragic passing over night," his player agency, Aria Sports Group, posted on Instagram to notify others of the unfortunate news.

"He and his family were holidaying in the Cook Island where TJ was involved in a motorcycle accident.

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As you tuck into the Christmas ham, try to dodge the worst of the chat around the table and open the presents, NRL clubs will also be hoping they can score plenty from the most festive day of the year.

It's time of year when the NRL seems to stand still. Players are on leave, clubs go quiet and the signings - for about the only time all year - slow down.

But it won't stay that way for long. Clubs have turned their long-term attention towards their 2025 squads, while pre-season training will be back shortly ahead of the season kicking off in Las Vegas, which itself follows pre-season trials...

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