Canberra Raiders NRL News

NRL's young talent shines, with Katoa, Strange, Purdue, and Papalii showcasing promising futures as playmakers.

The Australian

Dolphins halfback Isaiya Katoa has dominated the spotlight in recent weeks but the NRL is flush with rising playmakers.

In Canberra, Ethan Strange is enjoying a breakout season with the ladder leaders in the No.6 jumper with his electrifying running game.

While the likes of Cowboys livewire Jaxon Purdue and Parramatta's Joash Papalii have the all the hallmarks of future stars in the halves at their respective clubs.

We take a look at the NRL's class of five-eighths and halfbacks aged 21 and under, ranking them based on their 2025 season and future potential.

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Kalyn Ponga explores rugby union opportunities, engaging a New Zealand agent despite his Knights contract until 2027.

Zero Tackle

Kalyn Ponga's reported move to rugby union is one which just makes sense.

It was reported on Monday that the star fullback has engaged a New Zealand-based rugby agent to gauge interest in a code swap.

"Obviously there's been whispers around Kalyn Ponga for some time, and rugby union," Journalist Brent Read said on Fox Sports' NRL 360.

"He's contracted with the Knights until the end of 2027.

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After State of Origin, focus shifts to NRL finals; top four teams show diverse strengths and strategies.

Zero Tackle

With the State of Origin series officially done and dusted, all eyes are now firmly on the NRL finals race.

The Raiders sat with their feet up while the other contenders all sent messages. Penrith and Brisbane now join the top four as genuine threats. Plus the Sharks and Roosters bounced back.

Below are 20 thoughts from a hectic and newsworthy Round 20:

1. It's funny how the top four teams are so different. The Storm and Raiders are scoring points for fun and wiping teams off the park. Meanwhile the Bulldogs and Warriors are largely grinding teams down and relying mainly on their defence. More so the Dogs but the Warriors differential is...

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