Canberra Raiders News

Fri, 12th July, 2024, 15:24 AEST
Young English star Matty Nicholson to boost Raiders as captain exits
English forward leaves Raiders as promising second-rower prepares to join NRL dream with Canberra in 2025.
Canberra Weekly
As one English forward calls time on his Raiders career, another is set to begin his own NRL dream.
Promising second-rower Matty Nicholson will tread the well-worn path from England's Super League to Canberra in 2025 after signing a three-year contract with the club on Friday.
At age 20, the Warrington Wolves starter is already an England international and he will provide some much-needed cover for Ricky Stuart's forward pack after skipper Elliott Whitehead announced 2024 will be his last year at the club.
After nine seasons in the NRL, the 34-year-old will next year return...
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Fri, 12th July, 2024, 11:38 AEST
Raiders confirm highly-anticipated signing of England international
Canberra Raiders sign England's Matty Nicholson and extend NRLW favorite's contract in capital.
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Raiders have confirmed the signing of England international Matty Nicholson as well as locking in an NRLW fan favourite to stay in the capital on a multi-year deal.
Nicholson has been linked to Canberra for some time, but on Friday the signing news became official with the club announcing he will join the Green Machine next season on a three-year deal.
"The Raiders have had some wonderful success in having young English players come to Canberra and establish themselves as NRL stars," Raiders chief executive Don Furner said.
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Thu, 11th July, 2024, 17:43 AEST
Whitehead desperate to sign off in a final as veteran confirms Raiders exit
Whitehead vows to lead Raiders to finals before leaving for UK Super League deal.
The Canberra Times
Elliott Whitehead is vowing to lead the Raiders back into NRL finals contention before he leaves Canberra at season's end to take up a UK Super League deal.
The veteran forward has confirmed he will leave the Raiders at the end of the season as he closes in on his 200^th match for the club.
The Catalans Dragons - who have signed outgoing Raiders winger Nick Cotric - and Hull FC have been vying for Whitehead's signature, with the English international preparing to bring down the curtain on his NRL career.
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