{"id":63874,"date":"2025-10-15T23:09:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T23:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=63874"},"modified":"2025-10-15T23:09:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T23:09:22","slug":"just-now-canberra-raiders-set-to-rival-st-george-illawarra-for-75m-england-star-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=63874","title":{"rendered":"Just Now: Canberra Raiders set to rival St George Illawarra for \u00a375m England star&#8230;&#8230;.."},"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>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a surprise development, the Canberra Raiders are reportedly preparing to rival St George Illawarra Dragons in the pursuit of a \u00a375 million-rated England rugby league sensation. While the player\u2019s identity remains under wraps, sources suggest the star could be a high-profile Super League export, with proven international pedigree and NRL ambitions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>St George Illawarra have long shown interest in bolstering their forward pack with overseas talent, but Canberra\u2019s late move into the race has shaken up negotiations. The Raiders, known for their strong connection to British talent in recent years, see the addition as a potential game-changer for their 2026 campaign.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Club insiders hint that contract talks could escalate in the coming weeks, with both clubs eager to secure a marquee signing ahead of pre-season. 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