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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

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Brumbies secure in Rugby Australia takeover

Rugby Australia could take ACT Brumbies games away from the capital to places like Melbourne, where the Wallabies on Saturday will chase rare back-to-back wins.

De Minaur keen for ‘blockbuster’ – but so is Djokovic

Alex de Minaur is looking forward to playing Novak Djokovic, the "ultimate challenge", but the Serb is also eagerly anticipating their Wimbledon quarter-final.

Adam Simpson axed as West Coast Eagles coach

West Coast will part ways with coach Adam Simpson following a horror run of results over the past few AFL seasons.

Royals jubilee: Canberra rugby club turns 75

Founded in 1949, Canberra Royals Rugby Club celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. They invite the public to join in the festivities.

Raiders’ NRL season in tailspin after loss to Knights

Canberra's hopes of claiming a top-eight NRL finish are fading by the week after Newcastle scored a 16-12 win over the Raiders.

Former Brumbies coach to lead rivals

Former Brumbies' Super Rugby AU championship-winning coach and ex-Wallabies assistant Dan McKellar has been named to replace Darren Coleman at the NSW Waratahs.

‘Sooky’ Albert Hopoate credits wife for NRL return

Burns victim Albert Hopoate is enjoying his time back on the field as Canberra prepare to get their league campaign back on track against Newcastle.

Corey Horsburgh receives a three-match ban for punching and headbutting

Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh has learned his fate after punching and headbutting a rival player in the NSW Cup at the weekend.

Storm lose Origin star but hold out stubborn Raiders

Queensland State of Origin winger Xavier Coates limped off AAMI Park with a hamstring injury but his Melbourne team were able to hold out Canberra 16-6.

Raiders’ Horsburgh faces ban for punch in NSW Cup

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is likely to be without injury-hit prop Corey Horsburgh for the next few weeks after he was sent off on NSW Cup duty.

Storm stars set to miss clash with Raiders

Fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen and captain Harry Grant are unlikely to face Canberra in Melbourne on Saturday night after both skipped the Storm's training run.

Nick Cotric to exit Raiders for Super League at season’s end

Former NSW State of Origin winger Nick Cotric has signed with the Catalans Dragons in the English Super League, meaning he will leave Canberra at season's end.

Canberra Royals rugby celebrate First Nations players

Wallabies legend Glen Ella will join Canberra Royals Rugby Union Club this Saturday at their First Nations Round.

In-form reserves nipping at second-rate Raiders’ heels

Canberra's firing reserves and juniors are vying for selection in first grade with the NRL side in a form slump and on a quest to re-find some mental toughness.

Refreshed Lolesio relishing another crack for Wallabies

A rejuvenated Noah Lolesio is welcoming the chance to regain the Wallabies No.10 jumper after being recalled by Joe Schmidt after missing last year's World Cup.

‘Not a tough football team’ – Stuart blasts his Raiders

Ricky Stuart has savaged his Canberra side after their 48-24 loss to Wests Tigers, labelling them not tough enough and saying players are taking soft options.

Ricky Stuart blasts NSW over star’s ‘disgraceful’ treatment

Under-fire NSW coach Michael Maguire has come under more criticism, this time from Raiders mentor Ricky Stuart over the Blues' treatment of Hudson Young.

Coach Schmidt uncertain on next Wallabies captain

After shuffling through six players last year, the Wallabies captaincy remains a vacant post, with coach Joe Schmidt wanting to learn more about his Test squad before anointing a permanent leader. Schmidt unveiled...

Storm withdraw from Las Vegas opening round, leaving four clubs all but certain

Melbourne have told the NRL they're not interested in going to Las Vegas for the 2025 season opener, leaving the Warriors, Penrith, Cronulla and Canberra to go.

Ethan Sanders among three U19 Origin stars to sign with Raiders

Ethan Sanders is one of three NSW Under 19s Origin stars to sign with the Canberra Raiders, with Myles Martin and Savelio Tamale also set to join the club at the start of the 2025 season.

Raiders fans ‘right to be upset’ over home humiliations

The Canberra Raiders are determined not to let their fans down again after being booed off the pitch in their third-straight home defeat.

NSW vow to not change their targeting of Reece Walsh

Liam Martin has declared NSW will again target Reece Walsh in State of Origin II, unfazed by Queensland's insinuations that they illegally went after the No.1.

Celtics crush Mavs, win record 18th NBA title

The Boston Celtics have earned their record-breaking 18th NBA title with 106-88 Game 5 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Ill-disciplined Raiders leave Ricky Stuart ropeable

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has blasted the referees and his players after a string of penalties cost his side a third straight home defeat.

Brumbies bow to Blues to stretch Super Rugby drought

The ACT Brumbies have fallen in the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals for the third straight year, unable to peg back a fast Blues start in Auckland.

A-League Men Canberra expansion plans put on hold

Plans to expand the A-League Men by adding a team from Canberra have been shelved, the Australian Professional Leagues have announced.

‘If they hurt they care’: Raiders seek home comforts

A refreshed Raiders are determined to reward their fans for braving the Canberra cold with a first win on home turf in nine weeks when they welcome the Cowboys.

Returning Slipper boosts Brumbies scrum for Blues test

The ACT Brumbies have not won at Eden Park in 11 years but they are buoyed by the return of James Slipper ahead of a do-or-die semi-final against the Blues.

Young prop Trey Mooney re-signs with the Raiders

The Canberra Raiders have confirmed the re-signing of young prop Trey Mooney on a three-year deal that will see him remain in the nation's capital until at least the end of 2027.

Noah Lolesio extends with Brumbies for 2025

ACT Brumbies fly-half Noah Lolesio has re-signed to remain with the club and Rugby Australia until the end of 2025.
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