{"id":7423,"date":"2026-05-11T19:33:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T19:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/?p=7423"},"modified":"2026-05-11T19:33:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T19:33:46","slug":"breaking-news-excitement-hit-canberra-stadium-as-canberera-raithers-board-through-the-chairman-dennis-richardson-and-ceo-don-furner-jr-sent-a-message-to-canberera-raithers-head-coach-ricky-stuart-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/index.php\/2026\/05\/11\/breaking-news-excitement-hit-canberra-stadium-as-canberera-raithers-board-through-the-chairman-dennis-richardson-and-ceo-don-furner-jr-sent-a-message-to-canberera-raithers-head-coach-ricky-stuart-3\/","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING NEWS: Excitement hit Canberra Stadium, as Canberera Raithers Board, through the Chairman Dennis Richardson, and CEO Don Furner Jr sent a message to Canberera Raithers Head Coach Ricky Stuart fans, and the broader community. Coach Ricky Stuart then made a major announcement of naming Legend Mal Meninga the new\u2026\u2026.See more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7424\" src=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/47782-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/47782-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/47782-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/47782-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/topupsport.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/47782.jpg 1198w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Excitement has erupted at Canberra Stadium as the Canberra Raiders Board, through Chairman Dennis Richardson and CEO Don Furner Jr, delivered a major message to Head Coach Ricky Stuart, the fans, and the wider Raiders community.<\/p>\n<p>In a stunning announcement that has sent shockwaves through the rugby league world, Coach Ricky Stuart officially named Raiders legend Mal Meninga as the club\u2019s new Senior Football Advisor and Leadership Ambassador.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports, Mal Meninga will play a huge role in mentoring players, strengthening the club\u2019s culture, and helping guide the Raiders into a new era of success. 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