{"id":52581,"date":"2025-07-04T01:25:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T01:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=52581"},"modified":"2025-07-04T01:25:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T01:25:11","slug":"shocking-58-year-old-canberra-head-coach-ricky-stuart-announces-unexpected-departure-read-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=52581","title":{"rendered":"SHOCKING: 58-Year-Old Canberra Head Coach Ricky Stuart  Announces Unexpected Departure \u2014 Read Details\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>SHOCKING: 58-Year-Old Canberra Head Coach Ricky Stuart Announces Unexpected Departure<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a stunning turn of events, Canberra Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart, 58, has announced his unexpected departure from the club. Stuart, who has been at the helm since 2014, made the surprise announcement earlier today, citing personal reasons and a desire to spend more time with family. His decision leaves the NRL community in disbelief, especially as the Raiders remain in finals contention. The club has yet to confirm a replacement. Fans and players alike have expressed gratitude for Stuart\u2019s leadership and legacy. More details are expected to emerge in the coming day<\/p>\n<p>s.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SHOCKING: 58-Year-Old Canberra Head Coach Ricky Stuart Announces Unexpected Departure &nbsp; In a stunning turn of events, Canberra Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart, 58, has announced his unexpected departure from the club. 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