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Canberra Raiders recruit Ryan James scores a try in his first NRL match since returning from back-to-back ACL injuries
You do not have to be a Raiders fan to feel joy for recruit Ryan James, who charged his way over the try line in his first NRL match in 693 days.
Key points:
- Ryan James’s last NRL match was in round six, 2019
- James was previously the longest serving Titans player, with 144 games across 10 years
- The 29-year-old is contracted with the Raiders until the end of the 2022 season
It was an emotional moment for the forward, who considered retirement last year following back-to-back ACL injuries while captaining the Gold Coast Titans.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart praised James’s courage and determination, which helped Canberra claim a 30-12 round one victory over the West Tigers.
“I was just really happy for him that he got through what would have been…
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