The Canberra Raiders have been dealt a massive blow on the eve of the NRL season with halfback Jamal Fogarty set to miss first four months with a knee injury.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is livid after Melbourne's Brandon Smith and Reece Walsh were allowed to count the All Stars match to serve their respective bans.
Canberra Raiders star Jack Wighton produced an inspiring performance in his first hit out for the year, leading his side to a come from behind 18-16 trial victory over Manly in Gosford.
Competition for a spot in the Raiders team is expected to be fierce in 2022, with many positions in the starting 17 still up for grabs as the pre-season trials commence.
The Canberra Raiders have named their first team of 2022, with a 22-man squad set to take on the Sydney Roosters in a trial on Friday night at Leichardt Oval.
Canberra winger Jordan Rapana could miss the first two games of the Raiders' NRL campaign if he is unable to overcome a shoulder charge sanction stemming from Saturday's All Stars game.
Canberra winger Jordan Rapana could miss the start of the NRL season after being reported for two shoulder charges in his Maori team's 16-10 All Stars win.
NRL players will be allowed to attend weddings, funerals and dine out with their families without seeking permission, with COVID-19 protocols to be relaxed.
The Canberra Raiders and the NRL community are mourning the loss of the clubs recruitment and high-performance director Peter Mullholland after a long battle with illness.
