Canberra Raiders NRL News

Debate on player eligibility for state and international representation in rugby league continues.

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The question as to whether a player should be allowed to represent their state and an overseas country has long been debated in rugby league circles.

As it currently stands, players who have represented a Tier 1 nation, which includes New Zealand and England, cannot also feature in State of Origin.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, ARLC chairman V'landys confirmed he was prepared to revisit Origin qualification rules to ensure New Zealand's playing stocks were not diminished.

This came after Kaeo Weekes turned his back on New Zealand Rugby League in favour of Australia, with hopes he can represent his state down the track.

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George Williams will stay with Warrington Wolves after failed transfer to The Dolphins.

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A decision has been made on the future of English international and former Canberra Raiders halfback George Williams after he expressed his desire to return to the NRL and was even heavily linked with a move to The Dolphins.

Last playing in the NRL in 2021, Williams has been in solid form overseas in the Super League this season and is even expected to earn a recall to the England national team in the Ashes series against Australia at the end of the year.

However, a move to the Queensland club has since fallen through after the two teams failed to come to an agreement over a potential transfer fee, meaning the halfback will remain at the Warrington Wolves for 2026, per All Out...

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Kaeo Weekes extends contract with Canberra Raiders until 2029, excited for future seasons.

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The Canberra Raiders have confirmed the signature of fullback Kaeo Weekes for the foreseeable future, which will see him remain in the nation's capital until the end of the 2029 NRL season.

Already signed until 2027, Weekes has agreed to a two-year contract extension, keeping him out of reach of the two new expansion teams, which are set to enter the NRL competition in the coming years.

"It's really exciting actually, and I want to repay the faith that the club has shown in me," Weekes said.

"There will be a few good years coming ahead, and I can't wait to be a part of it.

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