Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 8th July, 2024, 13:10 AEST
Maroons resist Ricky's calls for Papali'i to come out of retirement
Queensland declined to include Papali'i in Origin squad, despite support from Raiders coach.
The Canberra Times
Queensland have resisted the urge to bring Josh Papali'i back into the State of Origin arena despite calls from Raiders coach Ricky Stuart.
Maroons coach Billy Slater named his squad for the Origin decider on Monday morning but Papali'i, a 23-game Queensland representative, was not included.
Papali'i retired from State of Origin early last year, however Stuart was so impressed by the tireless effort and consistently strong performance of the 32-year-old that he backed him for the state-versus-state battle again.
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Sun, 7th July, 2024, 18:35 AEST
Raiders go down to 'Origin Gagai' in tough Knight out
Ponga's return overshadowed by Gagai's Origin-like performance, Raiders suffer fourth consecutive loss.
The Canberra Times
All the talk was around Kalyn Ponga's return and State of Origin, but the Canberra Raiders were on the wrong end of Origin Gagai instead.
Newcastle centre Dane Gagai produced a performance more akin to his efforts in a Queensland jersey than a Knights one - scoring a match-winning brace in Newcastle's 16-12 victory at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.
It marked the Raiders' fourth loss in a row as they struggled to win the territory battle against the visitors.
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Sat, 6th July, 2024, 19:16 AEST
Raiders cop injury setback in tough NRLW trial defeat
Canberra Raiders women defeated by Knights in physical NRLW trial, injuries to two players.
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Raiders women will come back from Wagga Wagga a little battered and bruised after a physical NRLW trial defeat to the reigning premiers, Newcastle.
The Knights routed the Raiders 28-8 in Canberra's first ever pre-season clash before the Green Machine's second NRLW campaign officially kicks off in three weeks on July 28 against the Tigers at Campbelltown.
Coach Darrin Borthwick wasn't impressed with Canberra's attack in the Riverina, but of more concern was a left leg injury to Cheyelle Robins-Reti and concussion to Shakiah Tungai.
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