Canberra Raiders News

Fri, 18th September, 2026, 10:46 AEST
Canberra's Blackwell Eyes Full-Circle Finals Moment
Kezie Apps returns from injury for Wests Tigers' NRLW final, marking a significant turnaround under new coach Craig Sandercock.
LeagueNews.co
Wests Tigers will welcome Kezie Apps back from a leg injury when they meet Canberra in their first NRLW final at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Friday.
"She's the heart and soul of the Tigers team here, so it's great to get her back," back-rower Shenai Lendill told AAP.
The Tigers finished last in the previous two seasons but have transformed under Craig Sandercock, who arrived in the off-season with 13 new players.
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Fri, 18th September, 2026, 5:38 AEST
Double vision: Raiders look into shifting two games next year
The Canberra Raiders plan to host a historic NRL and NRLW double-header in Wagga Wagga next year.
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Raiders are looking at taking a game to the bush to create regional rugby league history.
Raiders bigwigs met the Wagga Wagga City Council on Thursday to discuss the possibility of taking an NRL game to the Riverina for the first time since 2023.
But following the success of hosting NRLW Magic Round this year, the idea has grown into a historic double-header.
The Raiders are working with the NRL to investigate the possibility of hosting an NRL and an NRLW game at Wagga Wagga next year.
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Thu, 17th September, 2026, 14:16 AEST
Manly's Pursuit of Raider Hits Roadblock
Owen Pattie may keep the number-nine jersey, raising uncertainty about Tom Starling's future with the Raiders.
LeagueNews.co
Owen Pattie is expected to retain Canberra's number-nine jersey, strengthening doubts over Tom Starling's future with the Raiders.
Pattie limited Starling to about 20 minutes per match late in 2026, while Shaun Packer and Mitchell Brophy are also being considered for greater opportunities.
Starling reportedly has an informal agreement allowing him to leave Canberra before the 2027 season.
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