Wighton breaks silence on ‘bittersweet’ exit
Raiders star Jack Wighton has opened up on his “bittersweet” decision to sign with the Rabbitohs for next season after 12 years in Canberra.
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Wighton breaks silence on shock Souths defection
Jack Wighton’s decision to quit Canberra for the Rabbitohs has divived the rugby league world — and now the Raiders star has spoken out about the controversial move.
‘Salary cap is a joke’: Journo erupts over detail
NRL 360 host Paul Kent says the NRL must investigate Jack Wighton’s new deal with the Rabbitohs after it emerged he’ll take a $300,000 pay cut next season.
Star’s deal marks the death of salary cap
Jack Wighton’s bombshell defection to join a rival on a lesser deal marks the latest extinction to strike the game of rugby league.
NRL world unites against ‘cowardly’ attack
Stars from around the game have united to call out a vile attack on Raiders superstar Jack Wighton, just hours after he announced a bombshell move.
Raiders can get revenge on Souths without the NRL
Instead of sulking over Jack Wighton’s defection, Paul Crawley says Canberra should use the flawed NRL system to get payback on South Sydney.
‘Filthy’: Raiders look ‘bitter, twisted’
The Raiders have charged into dangerous territory as the “shattered” club reels from the loss of superstar Jack Wighton.
How Souths, Raiders and Dolphins will react to Wighton call
Jack Wighton has turned down the richest deal in Raiders history to hunt a premiership with South Sydney. Here’s what his decision means for the clubs directly impacted.
‘Had a smell’: NRL great’s wild Wighton theory
Two NRL legends have shared a theory the Jack Wighton contract saga is only beginning after noting a detail that “has a smell about it”.
Salary cap probe: Raiders rage to NRL over Wighton’s Souths deal
A sensational salary-cap stoush is set to explode between South Sydney and Canberra after the Raiders lodged formal complaint to the NRL over Jack Wighton’s Rabbitohs deal.
Raiders go to war over Wighton call
The NRL’s worst kept secret has been confirmed after Jack Wighton made his call but the Raiders aren’t going down quietly.
Burgess wants Rabbitohs to sign Wighton
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Bombshell Wighton call set to rock NRL
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Shock team enters race for Wighton
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Why I quit: Wighton on Origin, bombshell NRL decision
In his first interview, Canberra star Jack Wighton has revealed why he walked away from representative football and the imminent decision on his NRL future.
‘He was peeved’: Wighton mystery solved
The truth behind Jack Wighton’s State of Origin bombshell is being pieced together with news the Raiders star was “peeved”.
Star devastated as coach’s fate all but sealed
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Raiders’ genius $1.1m Wighton move
Canberra has taken a bold stance in the bidding war for superstar Jack Wighton after a cryptic comment about a decade-old controversy.
Bloody injury exposes ‘toxic’ NRL problem
Phil Gould has been left seething after an issue that “has become chronic in our game” reared its ugly head on Saturday night.
Kent: Raiders pre-emptive strike exposes lack of transparency
Canberra’s decision to formally lodge their offer for Jack Wighton with the NRL is further proof that player salaries should be made public, writes Paul Kent.
‘That’s a joke’: Storm raging after NRL incident
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Second NRL club in ANZAC jersey blunder
The Raiders have become the latest NRL team embroiled in controversy after an apparent ANZAC jersey blunder.
Sickening ‘horror movie’ scene splits NRL
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Icon’s call to save star after $3m Titans flop
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Meet 28 gun Queensland league rookies set for the NRL
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The quiz question that splits NRL boffins
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Why cashed up Raiders aren’t declaring hand just yet
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Best NRL stars to buy Xmas video messages from
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NRL casualty ward: May day for injured Roosters
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Maguire opens up on new role after Tigers demise
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Raiders’ $3m back-up plan if Fifita rejects deal
Cashed-up Canberra is determined to land a big fish in the NRL transfer market and suddenly have their eye on a second star.
Cordner’s 20-year primary school sport record
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Eels shutdown rivals’ shock bid to poach Moses early
Parramatta have moved fast to shutdown speculation of a shock move for Mitchell Moses to join the Wests Tigers in 2023, and he won’t be released early, writes Dean Ritchie.
Dolphins boss hits back at price-gouging claims
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Player Bios: Meet all 15 NRL-contracted players at Kirwan SHS
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Surprise destination for NRL power couple
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Roosters fume at NRL draw amid push for change
Nick Politis has taken a massive swipe at NRL as the powerful Roosters chairman calls for change to the unfair season draw, writes Paul Crawley.
Blunt question as clubs meet with Abdo over funding crisis
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Pay wars: Stars hit out at NRL’s low-ball offer
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Think of the fans: Clubs urge players to back trade window
NRL clubs have urged players to consider the fans and support a proposed trade window to bring an end to contracted players signing with other teams.
Maguire lands new coaching gig
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Market Watch: Cowboys lock down Origin star
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Free agency frenzy: will grand finalists be ripped apart?
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