Canberra Raiders News

Many teams have long championship droughts; NRL examines which might win in 2026.

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Currently, unless you're a supporter of the Broncos, Panthers, or Storm, it's been a long wait for your team to achieve premiership success.

However, some teams have been in this drought for an even longer duration.

With the Warriors and Titans still seeking their first championship, and clubs like the Eels and Raiders having gone over 30 years without a title, the NRL.com team shares their thoughts on which of these long-suffering fanbases is most likely to claim victory in the year 2026.

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The Under-23s showcase talented players like Reece Walsh and rising stars from various teams.

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Highlighted by the 2025 Clive Churchill Medallist Reece Walsh and Sydney Roosters halfback Sam Walker, the Under-23s category features a mix of established representative stars and players who are gradually entering their prime.

Among these rising talents are New Zealand international Naufahu Whyte, Canberra Raiders' Kaeo Weekes and Xavier Savage, Wests Tigers winger Sunia Turuva, and Tongan international Tolutau Koula.

1. Reece Walsh (Brisbane Broncos)
2. Xavier Savage (Canberra Raiders)
3. Izack Tago (Penrith Panthers)
4. Tolutau Koula (Manly Sea Eagles)
5. Sunia Turuva (Wests Tigers)
6. Kaeo Weekes (Canberra Raiders)
7. Sam Walker (Sydney Roosters)
8. Xavier Willison (Brisbane Broncos)
9. Samuel Healey (New Zealand Warriors)
10. Fonua Pole (Wests Tigers)
11. Tallis Duncan (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
12. Brendan Piakura (Brisbane Broncos)
13. Naufahu Whyte (Sydney Roosters)

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Clay Webb joins Brisbane Tigers, aiming for NRL roster in 2026 after recent UK stints.

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A former back-rower for the Canberra Raiders and Newcastle Knights is set to join a feeder club of the Perth Bears in anticipation of the 2026 season, aiming to secure a position on the roster of the NRL's expansion team in the future.

Clay Webb, who most recently played in the UK with the Featherstone Rovers and York City Knights (on loan), is the latest addition to the Brisbane Tigers competing in the QLD Cup reserve-grade competition.

At just 23 years old, Webb has been recognized as a solid edge player, earning a spot in the 2023 NSW Cup Team of the Year. Despite his accomplishments, he has yet to fully tap into his potential as a rugby league athlete.

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