Canberra Raiders News

Canberra sports icon Brian Bourke remembered for legacy, coaching career with Queanbeyan Blues. RIP.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra sporting community is mourning the loss of an icon who's name still sends a shudder down the spine of the players he used to coach.

Canberra Royals junior and Queanbeyan Blues legend Brian Bourke died this week after a long battle with dementia.

His passing prompted a flood of tributes for a man who is immortalised in bronze at the Queanbeyan Leagues Club - recognition of a 16-year career for the Blues.

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Xavier Savage aims to stay with Canberra Raiders forever. Young NRL player seeks long-term commitment.

The Canberra Times

He's only at the start of his NRL career, but winger Xavier Savage wants to be a Canberra Raider for life.

The 22-year-old told The Canberra Times he's determined to be a "one-club man", having played all of his 33 NRL games for the Green Machine.

Canberra are in the middle of a young gun signing spree, but are yet to open talks to extend Savage's time in lime green.

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Canberra Raiders player, James Schiller, faces social media abuse after sharing reasons for move.

The Canberra Times

Canberra Raiders outside-back James Schiller has been on the receiving end of foul social media abuse over a post-match interview where he detailed the reasons for his departure to Newcastle next season.

Schiller will join the Knights last year after signing a three-year deal to move to Newcastle.

Speaking about the impending move for the first time, Schiller revealed he had struggled through "a lot of sleepless nights" before deciding to take his chance and try something new.

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