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Sat, 18th July, 2026, 16:44 AEST
LIVE NRL: Heartbreaking blow for Raiders star after suspected Achilles rupture
The Raiders aim for finals survival against the Rabbitohs, who risk falling out of playoff contention with a loss.
Fox League
The Raiders will be looking to continue their purple patch of form and keep the finals dream alive when they host the Rabbitohs at GIO Stadium.
Winners of their last two, Canberra will play finals if they win at least six of their last seven games.
The Rabbitohs meanwhile are in danger of dropping out of the eight by the end of the weekend with a loss.
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Fri, 17th July, 2026, 18:24 AEST
'Cap issues': Raiders star's agent delivers clear message over early release claim - Whispers
Corey Horsburgh's agent dismissed rumors of his early exit from the Raiders, calling them mere speculation amid contract discussions.
Fox League
The agent of Corey Horsburgh has shut down any suggestion that the Raiders prop will leave the club at the end of this season.
It was reported this week that the club won't stand in Horsburgh's way if he wanted an early release from his deal.
Horsburgh is under contract in Canberra until the end of next season but rumours are swirling the rep forward has a desire to return to Queensland, with the Broncos linked to the 28-year-old.
According to Code Sports, Horsburgh faces a significant pay cut if he wants to stay a Raider beyond 2027 and it's likely he'll hit the November 1 deadline and test his market for 2028 and beyond.
However, Horsburgh's agent Jeff Jurotte has labelled any noise that the forward wants out of his current deal prematurely as "speculation".
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Thu, 16th July, 2026, 22:54 AEST
Walsh wizardry helps Broncos edge past Panthers
Reece Walsh led the Broncos to a thrilling 14-12 win over Penrith, reviving their finals hopes with pivotal plays and a strong team performance.
The Canberra Times
Reece Walsh has kept the flame of Brisbane's faint finals hopes flickering after the Broncos snatched a fiery 14-12 win over Penrith.
Superstar fullback Walsh registered all three of Brisbane's try assists and then kicked the winning conversion at CommBank Stadium as the Broncos toppled the Panthers on Thursday.
Brisbane have had one of the worst premiership hangovers in recent memory, but with their top-eight hopes hanging by a thread this felt like the game when Michael Maguire's men had a moment of clarity.
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Thu, 16th July, 2026, 14:28 AEST
'Dark times': Young gun reveals the cost of his injury
Noah Martin returned to NRL after injury, attributing his recovery to partner Elli Beecham, showcasing his skills in Canberra's win over Canterbury.
The Canberra Times
If it weren't for Noah Martin's partner, the barnstorming second-rower reckons he would have spiralled out of control.
Martin made his much-anticipated return to the NRL in Canberra's 40-16 thumping of Canterbury last Saturday and the 21-year-old looked like he hadn't missed a game.
He especially produced a stunning try-saving strip that led to winger Xavier Savage streaking down the field to score.
The second-rower had been consigned to the sideline for weeks after he picked up a double syndesmosis injury against the Wests Tigers in round eight and was sent for surgery.
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Thu, 16th July, 2026, 8:44 AEST
How the Tigers must replace Jarome Luai, and a Cowboys 2027 wildcard
A thrilling week featured a historic two-point field goal and speculation on the Wests Tigers' future halves after Luai's departure.
Zero Tackle
It was a drama-charged week in the QLD Cup and NSW Cup.
There were plenty of eye-catching moments, such as a thrilling contest between Canterbury and Canberra. In addition, we saw the first two-point field goal in QLD Cup history as Norths beat a much-improved PNG Hunters.
For this week, you'll see a change from the usual format, with a deep dive on the future halves prospects on the Wests Tigers taking precedence following the bombshell news of Jarome Luai's departure from the club.
Latu or Javon? Is the Luai replacement already at the Tigers?
In the immediate aftermath of the news of Luai's impending departure at season's end. There has been lots of speculation about what the Tigers do in the halves for 2027 and beyond, even with the signing of Jake Averillo on a lengthy contract for next season.
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