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Thu, 16th April, 2026, 15:54 AEST
'Not disgruntled': Raiders dismiss 'innuendo' about star's future in Canberra ahead of NRL return
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart confirmed Matt Timoko is wanted until at least 2027, dismissing future speculation as he begins his first NRL start this season.
The Canberra Times
Amid links to rival clubs, Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has dismissed doubts about Matt Timoko's future in the capital, and confirmed he's wanted for at least 2027, as the centre makes his first NRL start of the season.
Timoko will resume his spot on the edge for the Raiders' match against the Melbourne Storm on Friday night, after Savelio Tamale was dropped to NSW Cup and Sebastian Kris was pushed to the wing.
The round seven encounter will be Timoko's first start of 2026 after playing 20 minutes off the bench in round two's heavy loss to the Warriors.
The 26-year-old New Zealand international has struggled to regain his starting position at centre from Simi Sasagi, who came in after Timoko suffered a pre-season injury setback.
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Thu, 16th April, 2026, 13:52 AEST
Ricky Stuart labels NRL less attractive after rule changes
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart critiques NRL's six-again rule, affecting game dynamics and team performance.
Canberra Daily
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says the NRL has lost the fabric of its game, leading to the anger over the league's controversial six-again rule change.
Six years after the set restart was introduced, the competition's call to implement six-agains between the 20 and 40-metre line has led to the biggest change to games since 2021.
It has allowed teams to have long possession runs, making fatigue a significant factor for defenders and margins blowing out.
The Raiders are one of the sides suffering, leaking the second most points in the league (182), with Parramatta the only team to concede more (226).
Against South Sydney last round, Stuart's team conceded a try to Alex Johnston off the back of a set restart, adding to...
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Thu, 16th April, 2026, 13:36 AEST
'Lost the fabric of the game': Ricky says NRL less attractive. Is he right?
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart criticizes NRL's six-again rule, claiming it disrupts the game's integrity and increases defensive fatigue.
The Canberra Times
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says the NRL has lost the fabric of its game, leading to the anger over the league's controversial six-again rule change.
Six years after the set restart was introduced, the competition's call to implement six-agains between the 20 and 40-metre line has led to the biggest change to games since 2021.
It has allowed teams to have long possession runs, making fatigue a significant factor for defenders and margins blowing out.
The Raiders are one of the sides suffering, leaking the second most points in the league (182), with Parramatta the only team to concede more (226).
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Thu, 16th April, 2026, 12:58 AEST
NRL six-again rule should be scrapped, according to coach Ricky Stuart
Ricky Stuart urges scrapping NRL's six-again rule, citing negative impacts on the game's integrity.
ABC Sport
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says the NRL has lost the fabric of its game, leading to the anger over the league's controversial six-again rule change.
Six years after the set restart was introduced, the competition's call to implement six-agains between the 20 and 40-metre line has led to the biggest change to games since 2021.
It has allowed teams to have long possession runs, making fatigue a significant factor for defenders and caused margins to blow out.
The Raiders are one of the sides suffering, leaking the second-most points in the league (182), with Parramatta the only team to concede more (226).
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Thu, 16th April, 2026, 12:48 AEST
Stuart labels NRL less attractive after rule changes
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart criticizes NRL's six-again rule changes, claiming they disrupt the game's integrity and contribute to higher score margins against his team.
The Canberra Times
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says the NRL has lost the fabric of its game, leading to the anger over the league's controversial six-again rule change.
Six years after the set restart was introduced, the competition's call to implement six-agains between the 20 and 40-metre line has led to the biggest change to games since 2021.
It has allowed teams to have long possession runs, making fatigue a significant factor for defenders and margins blowing out.
The Raiders are one of the sides suffering, leaking the second most points in the league (182), with Parramatta the only team to concede more (226).
See more...