Canberra Raiders NRL News

Gehamat Shibasaki aims for further success after debuting with QLD and contributing to their Origin victory.

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Fresh off making his State of Origin debut with the QLD Maroons and playing a significant part in their victory over the NSW Blues in the Origin Decider, Gehamat Shibasaki has revealed the one dream he wants to achieve in the coming seasons.

One of the best rugby league stories of the season, Shibasaki became the first player on a development contract to play State of Origin football and began the pre-season without an NRL deal.

Impressing Michael Maguire with his hard work and dedication, he ended up cementing a regular spot in the back-line, which saw him score 12 tries in 15 matches before being called up by Billy Slater to play for the...

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Zac Hosking is close to signing a two-year contract extension with the Raiders, preventing NRL team poaching.

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Canberra Raiders back-rower Zac Hosking is reportedly poised to sign a new contract which will keep him out of the grasp of the NRL's latest expansion teams, the Perth Bears and PNG 2028.

A key fixture of the Raiders forward pack over the past two seasons, which has seen him cement a starting spot in the back-row, Hosking has been able to take his game to a new level and formed a solid combination with the likes of Hudson Young, Joseph Tapine, Josh Papalii and Morgan Smithies.

Able to speak and negotiate with rival teams from November 1, Hosking is on the verge of inking a two-year contract extension, which will keep him in the nation's...

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The Brisbane Broncos have offered Kobe Hetherington a new contract amid his impressive performance this season.

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The Brisbane Broncos have reportedly tabled a new contract to off-contract forward Kobe Hetherington as they look to confirm their roster for next season in the upcoming months.

While there were constant fears throughout 2024 that Hetherington would leave Red Hill for a new team, the lock forward has flourished on the field since Michael Maguire took over as head coach.

Debuting in 2021, he has arguably found career-best form over the past 12 months, which has seen him start in all but three of his 16 appearances this season and represented the Prime Minister's XIII to face Papua New Guinea at the end of 2024.

After the Broncos opened talks...

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