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Fri, 15th May, 2026, 17:44 AEST
Walsh not done yet after positive start: Foran
Jamal Fogarty returns for Manly, pushing teenage talent Joey Walsh to the bench despite his impressive recent performances. Coach Foran remains optimistic about Walsh's future.
The Canberra Times
Jamal Fogarty is ready and roaring to make his Manly return, but coach Kieran Foran says teenage sensation Joey Walsh will still play an integral part in Manly's push for the NRL finals.
The Sea Eagles face a depleted Wests Tigers on Saturday in Magic Round and have been boosted by the return of their star halfback Fogarty from a groin injury.
But the 32-year-old's inclusion has relegated Walsh to the bench after showing glimpses of his glittering potential across the past two games for Manly.
The strong performances came after Foran initially followed in ex-Manly coach Anthony Seibold's footsteps to keep the 19-year-old developing in the NSW Cup.
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Fri, 15th May, 2026, 5:46 AEST
NSW Blues news: 12 spots up for grabs, three-way back-row shootout, enforcer to lose spot
Eight Blues players are confirmed for the State of Origin opener, with key positions still undecided before the Magic Round.
The Australian
Eight Blues players have been locked in as certainties for the State of Origin series opener with the NRL's annual Magic Round set to prove the tiebreaker for several key positions in the NSW team.
Coach Laurie Daley will name what is expected to be a 20-man squad on Monday morning, with 12 selections still uncertain for game one at Accor Stadium on May 27.
It is understood that Parramatta's Mitchell Moses has won the battle to partner Penrith maestro Nathan Cleary in the halves, beating Wests Tigers' Jarome Luai and Canberra's Ethan Strange to the five-eighth position, although the latter may be named on the bench to make his Origin debut.
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Bulldogs skipper Stephen Crichton is well in the frame but, like his team, his form has dipped in recent weeks and it's understood a two-game suspension won't necessarily damage the chances of Brisbane's Kotini Staggs. Staggs may now be slightly ahead of Crichton heading into Magic Round.
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Thu, 14th May, 2026, 17:24 AEST
Jersey Flegg Cup: Round 6 Preview
The Raiders Jersey Flegg aim for victory against Silktails to improve their standings in Fiji.
Canberra Raiders Club
The Canberra Raiders Jersey Flegg squad travels to Lautoka in search of a much-needed win against the Fijian Silktails at Churchill Park.
This weekend marks the third time the Raiders Jersey Flegg side have travelled to Fiji in a clash against the Silktails, with Canberra holding a perfect 4-0 record against the home side.

A position in the top eight is within reach for the Raiders, with a win this Saturday putting them one point ahead of the Rabbitohs in eighth spot.
The Canberra side is looking to come back from three straight losses, most recently a narrow 39-30 loss to the Panthers after an early lead.
The Raiders will look to repeat their early first-half attack and tighten their defence throughout the entire 80 minutes.
The Silktails are last on the ladder, with a...
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