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Sunday, September 29, 2024

Canberra Raiders

Raiders’ Strange, Weekes await verdict after No.6 trial

Ethan Strange and Kaeo Weekes have battled it out for Canberra's crucial five-eighth role, with both waiting to see if they've done enough for a round one gig.

Ethan Strange free to play round one despite sanction

Canberra Raiders youngster Ethan Strange is free to play in round one of the NRL season, escaping with a $1,000 fine for a dangerous throw on North Queensland prop Tom Mikaele.

Young Raiders show plenty in trial loss to Cowboys

North Queensland have given their stars a decent hit-out ahead of the NRL season, beating Canberra 36-26 in a Queanbeyan trial game.

Penrith controversially denied world title by Wigan

Wigan Warriors are World Club Challenge winners for a record-equalling fifth time, after beating NRL premiers Penrith 16-12 in England.

Confident teen Chevy Stewart eyes Canberra’s fullback spot

Spurred on by his first pre-season hit-out, Chevy Stewart says he's ready to become Canberra's fullback this NRL season.

Raiders belt Eels 38-16 in trial but spine questions remain

Canberra have comfortably accounted for Parramatta 38-16 in an NRL pre-season trial, but uncertainty lingers as to their spine for 2024.

Pasami Saulo re-signs with Raiders until end of 2026

Prop forward Pasami Saulo will remain with the Canberra Raiders until the end of 2026 after signing a two-year extension.

Reynolds, Carrigan sorry as Broncos shy away from ban

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters has ruled out a club-imposed ban for Adam Reynolds and Pat Carrigan after they were caught scuffling on a night out.

Door open for Jack Wighton to make Origin return: Maguire

Michael Maguire is open to welcoming Jack Wighton back to the State of Origin arena but has dodged questions about James Tedesco retaining the NSW captaincy.

Raiders legend Jarrod Croker joins club’s coaching staff

In his first season since retiring from playing duties, Canberra Raiders legend Jarrod Croker will remain with the club in a coaching role in 2024.

Teammates heard Keith Titmuss screaming before training death

A former Manly player says their training was a "nine out of 10" for intensity on the day Keith Titmuss had a seizure and later died.

Manly player Keith Titmuss likely died from heat stroke

An inquiry into the death of Manly player Keith Titmuss has been told the rising NRL star probably died of exertional heat stroke after a training drill.

New vice-captain Jamal Fogarty lays down marker to young Raiders

Jamal Fogarty says he's ready to play a more dominant role in Canberra's youthful spine after being promoted to vice-captain for the upcoming NRL season.

V’landys vows no Vegas visa issues as NRL, clubs meet

The NRL and its four touring clubs have found financial middle ground over Las Vegas expenses, while Peter V'landys insists there will be no player visa issues.

Cops charged over bar brawl with now-cleared Raiders star Tom Starling

Nearly a year after Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling was cleared of assaulting police in a pub brawl, two officers have been charged over the incident.

Furious RLPA wants Ronald Volkman saga to be line-in-sand moment

Rugby League Players Association boss Clint Newton has called for the Ronald Volkman saga to be a line-in-the-sand moment, adamant contracting processes must be properly followed. Volkman remains without a deal or certainty...

New Raider Zac Hosking ‘begged’ Penrith for early release

Canberra signing Zac Hosking says he can see similarities between his former club Penrith and his new home in the nation's capital.

Raiders nab Panthers’ Zac Hosking in forward-pack boost

Penrith second-rower Zac Hosking is heading to Canberra after his former club granted him an immediate release from his contract.

Key players will try to deliver the goods for NRL clubs in 2024

A new year of NRL awaits, with each club relying heavily on experienced stars or rising youngsters to step up in key areas in 2024.

Ex-NRL star Carl Webb dies aged 42 after MND battle

Retired rugby league enforcer Carl Webb, who made 12 State of Origin appearances for Queensland, has died aged 42.

Raiders star Corey Harawira-Naera’s NRL future in doubt after seizure

Canberra Raiders forward Corey Harawira-Naera could be forced into an early NRL retirement, according to head coach Ricky Stuart.

Sharks snare Fonua-Blake, Cowboys retain Dearden

Warriors prop Addin Fonua-Blake has overlooked a move to St George-Illawarra to instead join Cronulla from 2025, while Tom Dearden will remain a Cowboy.

Sports journalist Paul Kent found not guilty of assault, choking

Daily Telegraph senior writer and Fox Sports presenter Paul Kent has been found not guilty of assault and choking after evidence was found to be inconclusive.

Under-fire Wests Tigers CEO quits as board dismissed

Maligned Wests Tigers chief executive Justin Pascoe has resigned, with chair Lee Hagipantelis ousted as part of a governance shake-up at the NRL club.

Dragons player Amone spared, father jailed for ‘appalling’ hammer attack

Suspended Dragons five-eighth Junior Amone has left court with a lashing from a magistrate over his "appalling" conduct as his father is sent to jail.

‘He’s done this before’: woman accuses journo Paul Kent of attack

Senior Daily Telegraph writer and NRL 360 host Paul Kent has faced a court hearing after he pleaded not guilty to assaulting a woman at a home.

Wallaby Mark Nawaqanitawase defects to NRL’s Roosters

Mark Nawaqanitawase could still play for the Wallabies next year, despite signing a two-year NRL deal from 2025 with the Sydney Roosters.

No guarantees for current Blues as NSW lock in Michael Maguire

Not even captain James Tedesco will be guaranteed a spot in the State of Origin team under coach Michael Maguire, who was sworn in by NSW on Thursday.

Fogarty re-signs with Raiders until end of 2026

Halfback Jamal Fogarty has committed his future to the Canberra Raiders, re-signing with the club for a further two seasons until the end of 2026.

Raiders release Smith-Shields and Morkos

The Canberra Raiders have announced the immediate release of Harley Smith-Shields and Brad Morkos from the final year of their contracts with the club. Smith-Shields will take up an opportunity with another NRL...