Canberra Raiders and former South Sydney NRL player Troy Dargan has tragically died in a motorcycle accident at the age of just 26.
His player agency, Aria, announced the news on their Facebook page early on Christmas morning, confirming that he had passed away while on Christmas break in the Cook Islands.
He had been signed to the Raiders’ supplementary list for 2024 having departed the Manly Sea Eagles system at the end of the 2023 season.
Dargan was of Cook Islander and Indigenous descent and represented the Kukis in two Test matches in 2019, as well as gaining two first grade appearances for Souths in 2020 and over 70 appearances in both the NSW Cup and Queensland Cup, split across Blacktown Workers, Norths Devils, Wentworthville Magpies and South Sydney.
“On behalf of the Dargan family, it is with a heavy heart that we share the news of TJ’s tragic passing overnight,” read the statement.
“He and his family were holidaying in the Cook Islands where TJ was involved in a motorcycle accident. TJ was not only an Aria Sports Group client but a long time friend and great mate.
“He is currently a Canberra Raider and formerly a member of Manly Sea Eagles, Souths Rabbitohs, Brisbane Broncos and Parramatta Eels.
“TJ is a beloved son to Troy and Wendy, loving brother to Tamalee and Korokai, and friend to many many others.
“The family have asked for privacy at this very devastating time. TJ will be greatly missed and our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
1. Tigers earning their stripes The Tigers played Souths last year when the Bunnies were at their very highest point. Tim Sheens coached them…
It had all been going so well. Canberra were by far the better side for ten minutes, with Jamal Fogarty giving the Brisbane back…
Who are the hardest working big men in the NRL?
Graham Annesley has admitted the match officials got it wrong and the Titans should've been given a set restart after a Raiders player was…
Cranky old coaches Des Hasler and Ricky Stuart reportedly engaged in a post-match argument outside Canberra's dressing room following the Titans' controversial golden-point loss…
Ricky Stuart says Gold Coast coach Des Hasler is "on another planet" after the Titans boss blasted the refereeing in his side's golden point…
