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NRL contract news: Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart signs extension…<\/p>\n

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In May 2024, Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart signed a new four-year extension to remain in charge through to the end of 2029. Prior to this, his deal was set to expire at the end of 2025.<\/p>\n

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The extension reflects the club\u2019s confidence in Stuart\u2019s leadership during a period of transition toward a younger core. Following the announcement, Stuart described his \u201cultimate goal\u201d as transforming the lives of the players he coaches \u2014 specifically by delivering a premiership for Canberra. He acknowledged that winning a grand final can be life-changing, and that ambition is central to his commitment.<\/p>\n

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He also recently achieved the milestone of coaching 500 first-grade NRL games \u2014 a mark of his longevity and consistency in the sport. At the Raiders, he is now their longest-serving coach, having held the head coach role since 2014.<\/p>\n

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From the club\u2019s perspective, the extension provides continuity and certainty during a rebuilding phase. Raiders chairman Dennis Richardson emphasized that Stuart\u2019s values and character make him pivotal in attracting and developing young talent. The club\u2019s move is aligned with its youth-first strategy, hoping to build a competitive roster under Stuart\u2019s steady guidance.<\/p>\n

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In short: Stuart\u2019s deal is not just about retaining a coach \u2014 it\u2019s a bet on long-term identity, stability, and the belief that he can take a reworked Raiders squad back into premiership contention.<\/p>\n\n

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