Canberra Raiders News

Fri, 12th June, 2026, 8:44 AEST
'Plenty of beers drunk': After 1091 days this Canberra team finally got a win
The University of Canberra Stars ended a 41-game losing streak, celebrating their victory with a 12-hour party.
The Canberra Times
It was a losing streak that threatened to kill off the club.
So it's not surprising that after 1091 days, and almost exactly three years, when the win finally came it was celebrated like a grand final: with a 12-hour party.
The University of Canberra Stars ended a 41-game winless streak with their 32-20 victory over the Googong Goannas in the George Tooke Shield.
It was all the more remarkable given they lost their previous game 106-0 against the North Canberra Bears.
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Fri, 12th June, 2026, 5:34 AEST
'Not easy': coach steps down amidst league's drama; Canberra United plan gets crucial update
Canberra soccer coach Angelo Zaris resigns, citing burnout and frustrations with Capital Football's leadership and competition changes.
The Canberra Times
A Canberra soccer coach has pinned his mid-season exit on the drama engulfing Capital Football, declaring "the flame and the enjoyment of the game" has burnt out.
Belconnen United coach Angelo Zaris - who led the club to a Capital Premier League title and promotion to the National Premier League - has made the call to step down.
His exit comes against the backdrop of growing frustration within Canberra soccer circles, which led clubs to issue a powerful vote of no confidence in the governing body.
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Thu, 11th June, 2026, 12:48 AEST
'There's a big space to be filled': Tapine confirms it's Raiders veteran's last season in green
Josh Papali'i's last season opens opportunities for young players like Vena Patuki-Case, amidst Raiders' injury struggles.
The Canberra Times
With this set to be Josh Papali'i's final Canberra Raiders campaign, captain Joe Tapine says there's a position for a young bull to make his own.
And Vena Patuki-Case gets a chance to stake his claim to fill that void with his NRL debut.
Tapine's been one of several middles who've increased their playing time to help cover the Raiders' injuries in their forward pack.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has praised Tapine, Corey Horsburgh and Morgan Smithies' efforts in covering the absences of Papali'i (calf), Matty Nicholson (shoulder), Simi Sasagi (shoulder), Hudson Young (State of Origin and suspension), Noah Martin (ankles) and Zac Hosking (concussion), which left them short of forwards.
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