Canberra Raiders News

Sat, 20th June, 2026, 22:36 AEST
Raiders Seek to Secure Key Players
The Canberra Raiders are negotiating contract extensions for key players before free agency on November 1, aiming to secure their future.
LeagueNews.co
The Canberra Raiders are taking proactive steps to secure a group of key players before they enter free agency on November 1 this year.
With Josh Papali'i's anticipated exit at the end of the season, the team is eager to maintain a strong future in the capital.
This effort includes extending contracts for Ethan Sanders, Sebastian Kris, Xavier Savage, and Joe Roddy, as reported by the Canberra Times, which indicates that negotiations have commenced to solidify these players' futures.
Additionally, Hudson Young is set to enter free agency at the end of 2027 and will be open to negotiations with NRL competitors in November unless he is re-signed beforehand. Still, talks with the NSW Blues representative are reportedly going well, with hopes for a two- to three-year extension in place.
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Sat, 20th June, 2026, 13:42 AEST
Raiders begin negotiations to lock down group of stars
The Canberra Raiders aim to extend contracts of key players before free agency opens on November 1, amid Josh Papali'i's potential departure.
Zero Tackle
The Canberra Raiders are making moves to lock down a cluster of stars before they are able to hit the open market on November 1 this year.
Josh Papali'i's looming departure at the end of the year has called for the club to ensure the future remains in good hands in the nation's capital.
It involves extending Ethan Sanders, Sebastian Kris, Xavier Savage and Joe Roddy, with fresh reports from the Canberra Times revealing talks have begun to lock the quadrant down before November.
Hudson Young also joins the list of players off-contract at the end of 2027 and will be free to speak to NRL rivals in November unless he is extended beforehand. Although it is understood that negotiations with the NSW Blues representative are positive and the club is hoping to re-sign him for two or three years.
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Sat, 20th June, 2026, 13:30 AEST
'Put some pressure on': Ricky lays down Origin-sized challenge to Ethan
Ricky Stuart challenges Ethan Strange for NSW Blues No.6 jersey after impressive Origin debut; upcoming matches are crucial for selection.
The Canberra Times
Ricky Stuart has laid down an Origin-sized challenge to young gun Ethan Strange.
The Canberra Raiders coach says his 21-year-old five-eighth can stake a claim for the NSW Blues No.6 jersey over the next two weeks.
That starts against the Melbourne Storm in Melbourne on Sunday, with the Green Machine then taking on St George Illawarra at home next weekend.
Strange starred for the Blues in Origin I when he slotted in for an injured Mitchell Moses (hamstring) at five-eighth, scoring a try in NSW's win in the series opener.
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