After complaints of bad smells, leaky roofs, poor Wi-Fi, smashed glass and years of frustration from fans, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has finally announced plans for a redeveloped Bruce Stadium in 2056.
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.
Ricky Stuart has lambasted the ACT government over GIO stadium, but praised 21-year-old potential debutant Joe Roddy ahead of Canberra's clash against Cronulla.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Canberra have turned to Matt Giteau, a local product turned international rugby star, with the former Wallabies playmaker signing on as pathways coach.
