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In a crucial clash with significant finals implications, the Canberra Raiders will go head-to-head with the Cronulla Sharks in what promises to be an exhilarating showdown.

If the Newcastle Knights suffer a defeat against the St.

George Illawarra Dragons on Saturday night, the Sharks and Raiders will battle it out for fifth place and the advantage of hosting a home final in the first week of the playoffs.

However, if the North Queensland Cowboys manage to triumph over the Penrith Panthers, and the Knights emerge victorious against the Dragons, the Raiders could potentially drop out of the top eight altogether due to their inferior points differential.

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The Canberra Times

Josh Hodgson admits being forced into medical retirement might be a blessing.

Because the former Canberra Raiders co-captain has "always tried pushing through when my body was broken and putting my teammates before everything, but it's come at a cost".

Hodgson suffered a season-ending neck injury in round 13 and specialists have told the English stalwart he would risk his health by playing again.

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Canberra Weekly

Josh Hodgson has confirmed his rugby league career is over after a recurring neck injury caused him to call time on a swansong with Parramatta.

The 33-year-old said on Wednesday he had been medically retired from the game knowing he gave everything physically and mentally possible.

The 19-cap England international suffered two ACL tears during his time in Australia and required a further reconstruction on his right knee last year.

"It's probably a blessing because I've always tried pushing through when my body was broken and putting my teammates before everything, but it has come at a cost," Hodgson said.

Hodgson's career will...

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