Canberra Raiders NRL News

Parramatta Eels confirm signing of Jack de Belin, enhancing team experience alongside recent additions.

Zero Tackle

The Parramatta Eels have finally confirmed the signing of St George Illawarra Dragons forward Jack de Belin.

First reported some weeks ago, de Belin's departure from the Dragons was confirmed by the joint-venture, but his addition to the blue and gold roster wasn't.

Parramatta, once the home of options in the player's favour, have changed tact in recent seasons, with this being their second club option in as many years after locking former Canterbury Bulldogs and State of Origin winger Josh Addo-Carr in on one last year.

Jason Ryles, per the Eels' media release, said de Belin would be a 'valuable addition to the team, bringing experience to...

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NRL's young talent shines, with Katoa, Strange, Purdue, and Papalii showcasing promising futures as playmakers.

The Australian

Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa has dominated the spotlight in recent weeks but the NRL is flush with rising playmakers.

In Canberra, Ethan Strange is enjoying a breakout season with the ladder leaders in the No.6 jumper with his electrifying running game.

While the likes of Cowboys livewire Jaxon Purdue and Parramatta's Joash Papalii have the all the hallmarks of future stars in the halves at their respective clubs.

We take a look at the NRL's class of five-eighths and halfbacks aged 21 and under, ranking them based on their 2025 season and future potential.

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Kalyn Ponga explores rugby union opportunities, engaging a New Zealand agent despite his Knights contract until 2027.

Zero Tackle

Kalyn Ponga's reported move to rugby union is one which just makes sense.

It was reported on Monday that the star fullback has engaged a New Zealand-based rugby agent to gauge interest in a code swap.

"Obviously there's been whispers around Kalyn Ponga for some time, and rugby union," Journalist Brent Read said on Fox Sports' NRL 360.

"He's contracted with the Knights until the end of 2027.

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