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Resilient Rapana continues late-career surge for Raiders

Ageless Canberra back Jordan Rapana is playing close to career-best football at 34 years old, as his side prepares to battle Newcastle on Sunday.

Star Raider Wighton unfazed by Souths turmoil

Poised to move to troubled South Sydney from next season, Jack Wighton harbours no concerns about his new club as he plots to leave Canberra on a finals high.

Raiders star Joe Tapine claims back-to-back Meninga Medals

Canberra Raiders star Joe Tapine has capped off another great season for the Green Machine, taking home the Meninga Medal as the club's best player in 2023. It makes it back-to-back wins for...

Croker left out of Knights finals clash

Jarrod Croker may have played his last game for the Canberra Raiders, with the 307-game veteran left out of the Raiders' 17 to play the Newcastle Knights in an Elimination Final on Sunday afternoon.

Jamal Fogarty finds upside in Raiders’ late halves shake-up

Jamal Fogarty believes he and Matt Frawley can make it work for Canberra after the surprise decision to move Jack Wighton out of the halves.

Former Raider Adam Elliott says old team won’t fear tough Knights trip

Adam Elliott is warning Newcastle his ex-Canberra teammates will have no fear entering the Knights' cauldron for this weekend's do-or-die elimination final.

Jarrod Croker doesn’t want to be pity pick for Raiders

Sebastian Kris will miss the rest of the NRL season after the Canberra back accepted a ban for a spear tackle on Cronulla's Sione Katoa.

Sharks beat 12-man Raiders to secure home NRL final

Cronulla beat Canberra for the first time since 2018 with a 24-6 victory locking up a home elimination final against the Sydney Roosters.

Raiders fall to Knights in crucial NRLW clash

Newcastle halfback Jesse Southwell has inspired a 20-12 come-from-behind defeat of Canberra that all but confirms the Knights will play NRLW finals for a second consecutive year. Compounding the Raiders' home loss, inspirational...

Raiders embrace the nerves of crunch clash with Sharks

Canberra's finals hopes have come down to the last two days of the regular season and Ricky Stuart isn't shying away from the nerves of his side's situation.

Horsburgh ban adds to Raiders’ judiciary frustration

Canberra hooker Zac Woolford feels teammate Corey Horsburgh was hard done by in copping a four-game NRL ban for a shoulder charge.

Ex-Raiders captain Josh Hodgson retires from NRL

Former Canberra hooker Josh Hodgson has hung up his boots after battling a troublesome neck injury.

Corey Horsburgh loses appeal, whacked with four-game ban

Corey Horsburgh has been handed a four-game ban by the NRL judiciary after failing to have a shoulder charge thrown out.

Hohepa Puru named to debut as Raiders lose Josh Papali’i

A young star will make his NRL debut for the Raiders in their crucial clash against the the Sharks on Sunday afternoon.

Raiders suffer big blow as Josh Papali’i ruled out for year

Josh Papali'i's NRL season is over after the Canberra forward was sent for surgery on a torn bicep tendon.

NRL weigh up possible Ricky Stuart fine over refs comment

The NRL's referees boss Jared Maxwell has shot down claims by Canberra coach Ricky Stuart that his powers have been diminished by head office.

Raiders to challenge Corey Horsburgh’s shoulder-charge ban

Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh will head to the NRL judiciary in a bid to overturn a shoulder-charge ban ahead of the Raiders' final-round trip to Cronulla.

Raiders setback as Corey Horsburgh faces three-match ban

Canberra are hanging on to a spot in the NRL top eight for dear life and must put aside a disappointing loss to Brisbane before a crunch encounter next weekend.

‘I’m pissed off’: Ricky whacks refs after Broncos loss

Brisbane have moved top of the NRL ladder after a thrilling 29-18 win against Canberra, with Ricky Stuart taking aim at some contentious refereeing decisions.

Gritty Raiders aim to drag down surging Broncos

Canberra will be looking to seal their ticket to the NRL finals when they host the in-form Brisbane Broncos at GIO Stadium on Saturday night.

Wighton Souths backflip would be understandable: Ricky Stuart

Ricky Stuart has taken a swipe at South Sydney as their tumultuous campaign rumbles on, suggesting Jack Wighton could consider back-flipping on his move there.

From Raider to sparky, Josh McCrone leads tradie treechange

Former Raiders player Josh McCrone has found a new life as a sparky in rural NSW, as Australian tradies consider leaving the capitals.

Raiders close to NRL finals after 12-point Bulldogs win

Canberra have ground out a huge win in the context of their NRL season, finding their way past Canterbury 36-24 to significantly boost their finals chances.

Jack Wighton to miss Canberra’s vital clash against Bulldogs

Canberra will have to try and shore up their NRL finals hopes without star man Jack Wighton, with the five-eighth set to miss the vital clash with Canterbury.

Ricky Stuart wants Raiders to relax, grind to finals

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says effort wasn't a problem in his side's thrashing against Melbourne last weekend as they prepare to take on Canterbury.

‘Scary’ Raiders out to continue strong NRLW form

The fast-starting Raiders are only scratching the surface of their potential, insists coach Darrin Borthwick, as Canberra welcome Parramatta in the NRLW.

Jarrod Croker explains decision to retire

Canberra's Jarrod Croker says it's time to end his NRL career, admitting his body isn't able to continue with the pressures of training for another year.

Canberra Raiders champion Jarrod Croker announces NRL retirement

Canberra champion Jarrod Croker won't play on beyond this season, having failed to trigger a one-year extension on his contract.

‘Embarrassing’ Raiders thrashed by Storm

Melbourne have cruised to a 48-2 win against Canberra at AAMI Park to charge back into the NRL's top four.

Temara’s golden-point field goal secures Raiders win

Canberra have held on for a third straight NRLW win, beating St George Illawarra thanks to a golden-point field goal from five-eighth Zahara Temara.