Canberra Raiders News

Wed, 27th March, 2024, 17:36 AEDT
'I'd be happy to stretch it out longer': Raiders recruit's short- and long-term plans revealed
Zac Hosking rotates bench spot, may stay long-term; three-way rotation with Whitehead, Smithies.
The Canberra Times
Zac Hosking expects his bench rotation to continue for at least the short-term, while the Canberra Raiders recruit could see himself staying in the capital long-term.
After starring in his first two games for the Green Machine, Hosking came off the bench to take over from Raiders captain Elliott Whitehead in the second row last weekend.
It's set up something of a three-way rotation, with Whitehead later coming on for fellow Englishman Morgan Smithies to finish the game at lock.
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Wed, 27th March, 2024, 14:00 AEDT
'Physically they've got it': Vegas combine stars tour Raiders HQ eyeing NRLW
Canberra Raiders host Las Vegas NRL combine winners aiming for rugby league contracts. Excited prospects.
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Raiders have rolled out the green carpet for two Las Vegas NRL combine winners, as the pair aim to land rugby league contracts in Australia.
Canadian Megan Pakulis and American MarCaya Bailous met with Raiders staff including NRLW head coach Darrin Borthwick to tour the facilities at Braddon and get a taste of what rugby league can offer them.
The duo played games at the Women's National Championships on the Gold Coast last week and went into camp with the First Nations Gems before getting to visit NRL clubs.
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Wed, 27th March, 2024, 11:00 AEDT
Red wine and McNuggets the secret to Rapana's NRL longevity
Jordan Rapana thrives at 34 on wine, McDonald's nuggets, and gratitude in NRL career.
The Canberra Times
At 34, Jordan Rapana is aging like a fine wine for the Canberra Raiders - which makes sense after he revealed the secret to his longevity ahead of his 200th NRL game for the Green Machine this weekend.
"Two glasses of red and a 20-nugget meal from McDonalds," Rapana joked.
"I pinch myself every single day," he added. "To still be able to run around at 34, playing at fullback too, I'm really blessed and grateful.
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