{"id":64062,"date":"2025-10-18T10:50:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T10:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=64062"},"modified":"2025-10-18T10:50:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T10:50:49","slug":"the-canberra-raiders-have-secured-the-services-of-rising-star-keahn-skipps-signing-the-talented-19-year-old-halfback-to-a-three-year-deal-beginning-in-the-2026-nrl-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=64062","title":{"rendered":"The Canberra Raiders have secured the services of rising star Keahn Skipps, signing the talented 19-year-old halfback to a three-year deal beginning in the 2026 NRL season&#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>The Canberra Raiders have secured the services of rising star Keahn Skipps, signing the talented 19-year-old halfback to a three-year deal beginning in the 2026 NRL season. The announcement was made today, with club officials expressing their excitement about Skipps\u2019 potential and long-term future in the game.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Skipps, widely regarded as one of the most promising young playmakers in the country, has impressed scouts and coaches with his sharp footwork, strong game management, and natural leadership qualities. His performances at the junior representative level have drawn comparisons to some of the game\u2019s elite halves, and his transition into the senior ranks is eagerly anticipated.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Raiders Head Coach Ricky Stuart praised Skipps&#8217; maturity and vision, noting that the club was committed to developing him into a key figure in their future spine. \u201cKeahn is an exceptional talent with a great work ethic. 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