Canberra Raiders News

Thu, 22nd October, 2026, 5:41 AEDT
The Green Machine takes on the green machine: Raiders face off against the Chiefs for Hudson Young
The Raiders offered Hudson Young a $4.4 million deal, but he may earn more with the tax-break offer from the PNG Chiefs.
Region Canberra
The Raiders have done everything they can to lock down Hudson Young beyond next season, including offering a four-year, $4.4 million deal to secure his services long term.
The Raiders' offer is countered by a smaller deal worth $950,000 from the PNG Chiefs starting in 2028.
But with the Chiefs able to offer a significant tax break to players, the PNG offer would mean Young would take home far more with the Chiefs than with the Raiders.
Canberra has responded by saying their $1.1 million-per-season offer should be placed on the Chiefs' salary cap, a figure PNG has balked at.
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Thu, 22nd October, 2026, 5:38 AEDT
Raiders begin major $4m upgrade at Braddon base
The Canberra Raiders' Braddon HQ will see a $4 million gym extension and a walkway of honour celebrating club players.
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Raiders players won't recognise the place when they return to Braddon HQ for pre-season.
Not only is there a $4 million gym extension under way, but when it's finished they'll be able to practise their kicking inside.
Work has begun on adding a 40-metre section that will jut out 10 metres from the existing gym.
The Raiders will also add a walkway of honour out the front of their centre of excellence in Braddon.
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Wed, 21st October, 2026, 19:48 AEDT
Canberra plan targets Raiders' ageing stadium
Christchurch's new stadium holds 30,000 for sports; Canberra plans a similar venue designed for AFL and cricket.
LeagueNews.co
Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium, which opened in March this year, can hold 30,000 spectators for sport and 37,000 for concerts and other events.
Canberra Airport has proposed a similar roofed venue in the city centre, while ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr wants it designed for AFL and cricket as well as rectangular sports.
The Christchurch stadium cost about $531 million, including earthquake-proofing, after replacing Lancaster Park, damaged in the 2011 earthquake.
The proposed Canberra site is on Lake Burley Griffin's north shore at Regatta Place, where some land is leased to the Catholic Church for the Catholic Archbishop's house.
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