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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne has successfully appealed sexual assault convictions, leaving it for prosecutors to decide whether he will face a fourth trial.
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.
Queensland have thrown the first punch in the State of Origin series by securing a 38-10 win over NSW, whose debutant centre Joseph Suaalii was sent off early.
Hudson Young has made a last-minute case for a State of Origin recall, helping Canberra survive two sin-bins to defeat Canterbury 24-20 in a chaotic start to Magic Round.
