DEPARTURE: canberra Raiders Head Coach Ricky Stuart Set to Jet Off to Foreign Soil for Lucrative Contract, Promises Return s……
In a stunning twist that has sent shockwaves through the rugby league community, longtime Canberra Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart is reportedly preparing to depart Australia for a lucrative international coaching contract. While details remain tightly guarded, sources suggest the offer—believed to be one of the richest ever presented to an NRL coach—comes from an emerging powerhouse club abroad seeking to elevate its global profile.
Stuart, who has been the heart and backbone of the Raiders for more than a decade, is said to have addressed senior players privately, expressing gratitude for their loyalty and assuring them his decision is driven by a rare professional opportunity rather than discontent.
In a brief statement, Stuart reportedly told club officials, “This isn’t goodbye. It’s a new challenge. I’ll be back.” His words have sparked hope among Raiders fans that the departure may be temporary.
The Canberra Raiders board is expected to hold an emergency meeting this week to outline interim plans and begin the search for a successor. Meanwhile, supporters across the league are absorbing the possibility of a new chapter—both for Stuart and for the club he helped define.
