Canberra Raiders NRL News

Phil Rothfield shares weekly sports highlights: Kaeo Weekes' spectacular try and Dragons' spelling mistake on jerseys.

The Daily Telegraph

Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield reveals his highlights and lowlights from the week in sport, handing out some free advice for the new Dragons CEO.

HIGHLIGHT

Canberra Raiders fullback Kaeo Weekes. This guy is an absolute superstar excitement machine. His sensational 90m try against the Dragons, when he beat five defenders with blinding speed, was as spectacular as rugby league gets.

LOWLIGHT

The St George Illawarra Dragons have had another spelling fail on a commemorative jersey. You'll remember Jack Bird's 150th Sharks v 'Dargons' jersey last year. This time they stuffed up Indie Bostock's...

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Brad Fittler defended Ricky Stuart's support for Kyle Flanagan amid criticism and boos during a tough season.

Wide World of Sports

Brad Fittler has defended the comments of Ricky Stuart after he launched a passionate defence of Kyle Flanagan in the wake of the Raiders win over the Dragons.

Flanagan has been a target of criticism during a tough season for St George Illawarra, with calls for him to be axed.

The 26-year-old was repeatedly booed when he lined up for goal against the Raiders.

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Ricky Stuart defends Kyle Flanagan, urging empathy from fans and media amid ongoing criticism of both Flanagans.

Zero Tackle

Canberra Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart has launched a stunning defence of Kyle Flanagan, asking fans and the media to understand what it would feel like if he was a member of their family.

Flanagan had an improved performance on Saturday, but was still unable to help his St George Illawarra Dragons side mount a late comeback against the Canberra Raiders in the Capital Territory.

Asked about the criticism - most of it intense and unrelenting - that both halfback Kyle Flanagan and his father Shane Flanagan have been experiencing in recent times, Stuart said one of the great fears he holds is...

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