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Ricky Stuart labels NRL less attractive after rule changes

Raiders coach Ricky Stuart believes the NRL's rule changes are making the league less attractive as club bosses reportedly want to meet with the competition.

Accountable Hudson Young laments the hair-grabbing incident

Back-rower Hudson Young says he hasn't apologised to Dom Young for pulling his hair ahead of Canberra's clash with South Sydney in Perth.

Raiders ‘self-destruct’ as Sharks snap losing streak

Coach Ricky Stuart says the Raiders will have to stiffen up if they are to return to winning ways after Cronulla dealt them a 34-22 loss at GIO Stadium.

‘Played 200 or 300 games’: Strange flatters halves mate

Five-eighth Ethan Strange has heralded his halves partner Ethan Sanders ahead of their clash against Cronulla on Sunday.

Raiders enforcer faces ban after loss to Bulldogs

Canberra veteran Josh Papalii is facing a one-match ban for a high tackle in the Raiders' loss to Canterbury, while another forward has been fined.

Renewed calls for ‘s***house’ GIO Stadium to get facelift after coach injured by shattered glass

Canterbury's coach Cameron Ciraldo has joined growing calls for Canberra's GIO Stadium to undergo a facelift after revealing he will need stitches after glass shattered on him in the ageing arena.

‘It’s good’: Starling unfazed by six-again changes

Tom Starling believes controversial changes to set restarts are better for the NRL, while fellow Raider Kaeo Weekes is intent on playing for the NSW Blues.

No Papali’i, new ‘challenge’ for Green Machine

Ricky Stuart is imploring his senior players to step up for Canberra, while the Warriors are focused on ending one New Zealander's supremacy over their side.

Canberra’s brilliant new half announces himself to NRL

In his fifth career NRL game, Ethan Sanders' match-winning field goal encouraged Canberra fans that the side will cope without veteran halfback Jamal Fogarty.

Sanders stars as Canberra beat Manly in NRL thriller

A field goal for emerging halfback Ethan Sanders has sealed a win for Canberra in their round-one NRL clash against Manly at Brookvale Oval.

Smithies intent on returning to glory with Raiders

Morgan Smithies wants to return to the English national team for the World Cup, but knows he's got to focus on making an impact in Canberra first.

The day Fogarty broke news of Manly defection to Stuart

Former Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says he owes Ricky Stuart for saving his NRL career, as he prepares to face the Raiders in round one with new club Manly.

Surprises as Raiders name round one team to face Manly

The Canberra Raiders have named their team for Round 1 of the 2026 season, with the Green Machine set to face the Sea Eagles at 4 Pines Park on Saturday night.

Raiders recruit at centre of NRL drugs investigation

The NRL is investigating if it should have been made aware of withdrawn police charges against a former Penrith, and now Canberra, player.

Rule changes set to benefit Raiders recruit Laurie

Canberra assistant coach Brock Shepperd believes the changes to the NRL's bench rules will play right into Daine Laurie's hands at the Raiders.

Raiders recruit former local Wallabies star to coaching staff

Canberra have turned to Matt Giteau, a local product turned international rugby star, with the former Wallabies playmaker signing on as pathways coach.

Coby Black to join Raiders immediately

The Canberra Raiders have confirmed the signing of young halfback Coby Black on a three-year deal, with the 19-year-old set to join the club effective immediately.

Raiders snubbed from 2026 Magic Round

Canberra will be the team to miss Magic Round with the bye, when Suncorp Stadium hosts from May 15 to 17.

Raiders secure Broncos teenage playmaker

Brisbane's loss will be Canberra's gain in 2027 as the impending arrival of Jonah Pezet forces Coby Black out of Broncos.

Raiders’ opponent set as NRL locks in round one

The Canberra Raiders' 2026 round one opponent has been revealed, with the club set to take on former halfback Jamal Fogarty. The Raiders will travel to Brookvale to face Fogarty and his new...

Raiders star Papalii has intimidation court case dropped

A court has dropped proceedings against rugby league star Josh Papalii, who was charged with intimidating police during a late-night incident in 2024.

Ethan Strange hurls hat into Roos’ ring as PM’s XIII beat PNG

Raiders five-eighth Ethan Strange has made a pitch to play centre for Kevin Walters' Kangaroos as the Australian PM's XIII side defeated Papua New Guinea.

Raiders rewarded at Dally M Awards after historic season

After a historic season that saw the club win 19 matches and claim its first minor premiership since 1990, the Canberra Raiders have been recognised with several honours at the Dally M Awards last night.

UPDATED ex-Raiders captain Jarrod Croker’s Canberra home sold

Home is where the heart is for ex-Canberra Raiders captain Jarrod Croker.

Canberra fans still going to NRL Grand Final

Despite the Canberra Raiders not making the NRL Grand Final (GF) many of the team’s fans are still going.

Fairytale over for Canberra Raiders following standout year

A dislocated nose and the end of the Canberra Raiders’ 2025 Grand Final dream didn’t stop captain Joe Tapine from speaking to the media.

‘Built something special’: Raiders rue lost opportunity

An out-of-place nose doesn't hurt Joe Tapine as much as Canberra's NRL finals exit, but he hopes the pain of defeat will drive them to greater things next year.

Huge blow for Raiders as Ethan Strange ruled out of NRL semi-final

Canberra have been forced to reshuffle their team on the morning of the semi-final against Cronulla after illness struck wunderkind Ethan Strange.

Prickly Ricky sidesteps key question ahead of Raiders’ big semi

The day before Canberra's semi-final, Ricky Stuart was in no mood to discuss the Raiders' hopes of bouncing back from their heartbreaking loss to Brisbane.

ACT goes green as Canberra Raiders aim for finals glory

Canberra icons – and venues – are going green to show support for the Canberra Raiders as the team (hopefully) progresses to the 2025 NRL Grand Final (GF).
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