Canberra Raiders NRL News

Wayne Bennett took a gamble on David Fifita, resulting in a strong season opener for Souths at Suncorp.

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Wayne Bennett isn't a gambler by nature, but after Souths' dismal season in 2025, he knew he had to roll the dice.

Bennett took one of the biggest gambles of his long career, signing enigmatic back-rower David Fifita from the Titans.

But one round into the new season, Bennett has come up with an early contender for buy of the year.

Souths were very sharp at Suncorp, a ground they have always had trouble at, scoring a slick away win to start the season.

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Joseph Tapine's dangerous tackle on Tom Trbojevic ignited a brawl, featuring Corey Horsburgh throwing a punch at Haumole Olakau'atu.

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Canberra captain Joseph Tapine laid a dangerous tackle on Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic on Saturday afternoon, sparking a melee in which Raiders firebrand Corey Horsburgh threw a punch.

The clash at Brookvale Oval turned fiery in the ninth minute when Tapine picked up Trbojevic and drove the fullback into the rain-sodden turf with a lifting tackle.

Haumole Olakau'atu raced in to give it back to Tapine and was met by the eruptive Horsburgh, who with a clenched right fist tried to hit the Sea Eagles enforcer.

No immediate disciplinary action was taken against Horsburgh. How the NRL's match review committee handles the indiscretion remains to be seen.

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The NRL is investigating Penrith's response to Daine Laurie's alleged drug incident after a recent preliminary final loss.

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The NRL is investigating Penrith's handling of an alleged Mad Monday incident involving former Panthers player Daine Laurie.

Laurie, who now plays for Canberra, had reportedly been due to face Penrith Local Court after police allegedly caught him with an illicit substance the morning after Penrith's preliminary final loss to Brisbane in September.

According to reports, police officers inspected a vehicle, where Laurie was the passenger and allegedly found 0.37 grams of cocaine.

The NRL is investigating whether Penrith should have reported the matter to the integrity unit.

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