Canberra Raiders NRL News

Zero Tackle

Newcastle Knights outside back Simi Sasagi will officially depart the club at the end of the season after the Canberra Raiders announced he would be joining them for the next two seasons.

Signing with the Raiders on a two-year deal for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, Sasagi joins from the Knights. He began his career at the Knights in 2018, playing for the club's SG Ball team before progressing through the ranks before earning his NRL debut in 2021 against the North Queensland Cowboys in Round 11.

A former Junior Kiwis member, he will bring versatility to the Raiders. Despite primarily being an outside back, he has previously played in the halves and as a lock forward. Struggling to cement a spot in the Knights' first-grade team this season, he has played 17 games for them in the NSW Cup.

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Fox League

The Panthers have suffered a horror blow ahead of their finals campaign, with Jarome Luai suffering a dislocated shoulder.

Fox League's Jake Duke confirmed Luai's shoulder had been popped back in to place but the extent of the injury remains unknown.

Burrowing his head down, Luai attempted to barge his way over the tryline before Eels backrower Bryce Cartwright landed on his arm awkwardly.

Almost instantly Cartwright signalled his opponent had suffered a shoulder injury and both commentators grimaced upon watching a replay of the incident.

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Fox League

The Raiders have emerged as a potential landing spot for Broncos playmaker Ezra Mam, as they look for a replacement for outgoing star Jack Wighton.

Mam is contracted to the Broncos for 2024, so is able to negotiate with other clubs from November 1 for the 2025 season.

After re-signing Payne Haas to a monster $3.5 million deal, the Broncos still have a bevy of stars who will be looking for upgraded or extended contracts, including Reece Walsh, Kurt Capewell and Mam.

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