Raiders start 2026 NRL season Saturday against Sea Eagles, unveiling new halves pairing and player lineup.
The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders will kick-off their 2026 NRL campaign this Saturday night at 4 Pines Park against the Manly Sea Eagles.
The reigning Minor Premiers kickstart their season with two away fixtures in Sydney and New Zealand before heading back home for two home games in the first month.
The Raiders unearth their new halves pairing of Ethan Strange and Ethan Sanders with last year's standout performers Kaeo Weekes and Tom Starling rounding out the spine.
Meanwhile, Manly new recruit Jamal Fogarty won't have to wait long to play his former club as they too present a new combination of Fogarty and Brooks with star fullback, Tom Trbojevic captaining the side from fullback.
Talking points:
- Jayden Brailey will become Raider #409 as he has been named off the bench...