Canberra Raiders youngster Ethan Strange is free to play in round one of the NRL season, escaping with a $1,000 fine for a dangerous throw on North Queensland prop Tom Mikaele.
Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake has overlooked a move to St George-Illawarra to instead join Cronulla from 2025, while Tom Dearden will remain a Cowboy.
North Queensland coach Todd Payten has accused Canberra coach Ricky Stuart of playing mind games before their round-one NRL clash to fire up the Raiders.
The NRL is finally back for 2023 and here is the match day guide and preview for the Canberra Raiders round 1 game against the North Queensland Cowboys.
Youngster Xavier Savage has been named for Canberra's NRL clash with North Queensland, but coach Ricky Stuart says there's no pressure on the teenager.
North Queensland skipper Jason Taumalolo has done his talking on the field as the Cowboys bounced back with a comprehensive 26-6 NRL victory over the Canberra Raiders in Townsville.
