LATEST NEWS: Shockwaves Covers NRL as Canberra Raiders Former head coach Ricky Stuart Disclosed public divorce with wife Kaylie Stuart after some days of his resignation as Head Coach. Investigations indicates the insedence was due to allegations of an…..

The rugby league world has been sent into a tailspin this week as Ricky Stuart, the long-serving and recently resigned head coach of the Canberra Raiders, publicly confirmed his divorce from wife Kaylie Stuart — just days after stepping down from his post.

The announcement, delivered via a short but emotionally charged public statement on Friday morning, has added a deeply personal layer to an already controversial and closely scrutinized exit from the Raiders.

While Stuart cited “personal reasons” when he announced his resignation earlier this week, fresh reports emerging from within club circles suggest that his departure may be linked to serious internal investigations into allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a club staff member — a matter that allegedly placed intense strain on both his professional and personal life.

Sources close to the club, speaking on condition of anonymity, have claimed that the internal probe was initiated several weeks before Stuart’s resignation, after senior management received complaints regarding “potential breaches of professional conduct.”

The former coach, a premiership winner and one of the most fiery and passionate figures in the NRL, has so far refused to address the specific nature of the allegations, instead focusing his brief statement on the impact of recent events on his family.

“This has been the most painful and difficult period of my life,” Stuart said. “Kaylie and I have decided to part ways after a long and loving marriage. My priority now is to focus on my children and begin rebuilding away from the public spotlight.”

The NRL Integrity Unit has reportedly been informed of the situation, though no formal charges or disciplinary actions have been announced at this time. The Canberra Raiders have declined to comment on the ongoing speculation, instead releasing a statement thanking Stuart for his “years of passionate service” and wishing him well for the future.

Fans across the league have reacted with shock, with many expressing sympathy for the family while also calling for transparency from the club and league authorities.

Stuart, 58, had been at the helm of the Raiders since 2014 and was one of the longest-serving coaches in the NRL. His leadership saw the club reach the 2019 Grand Final and re-establish itself as a finals contender after years of underperformance.

Now, the sudden end to both his coaching tenure and marriage marks a dramatic and deeply personal fall from grace for one of rugby league’s most iconic figures.

As investigations continue and media scrutiny intensifies, the NRL community is left grappling with a story that underscores the human cost of life at the elite level — both on and off the field.