BREAKING NEWS: Former Sydney Rooster head coach Ricky Stuart who is currently head coach of the Canberra Raiders, sent a message to Sydney Rooster head coach Trent Robinson concerning…see more

BREAKING NEWS : Light-hearted Exchange Between Coaches Sparks Buzz Across NRL

The NRL community was sent into a flurry of amusement today after a playful exchange between Canberra Raiders head coach Ricky Stuart and Sydney Roosters head coach Trent Robinson made its way around fan circles.

According to sources inside both clubs—speaking on the condition of complete anonymity because they were “trying not to laugh”—Stuart reportedly sent Robinson a tongue-in-cheek message following the Roosters’ latest tight victory.

The message, described by one insider as “classic Ricky humour,” was allegedly a lighthearted jab about the Roosters’ last-minute escape and their tendency to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

While the exact wording of Stuart’s message remains unknown, Raiders players joked that it was “probably something about borrowing a few finishers for next week,” while Roosters staff quipped that Robinson replied with “a thanks—but no thanks—unless the Raiders want to trade some kick-pressure.”

Both clubs have dismissed the viral story as harmless fun, with representatives confirming that the two veteran coaches share a long-standing professional friendship built on mutual respect.

NRL fans, however, have taken the moment and run with it, flooding social media with memes, mock message screenshots, and speculation about the true contents of the coaches’ exchange.

With both teams preparing for crucial upcoming matches, supporters are hoping the good-natured banter continues—so long as it doesn’t distract either side from turning in strong performances on game day.