We love the mighty Canberra Raiders
Excitement is building in Canberra, with the Raiders on track to set a 22-year high.
The Green Machine are optimistic of drawing a crowd of 16,000 for their first home game of the 2024 NRL season - against the Wests Tigers at Canberra Stadium on Saturday - off the back of "conservative" predictions.
That would equate to the Raiders' biggest crowd at an opening home game in more than 20 years.
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty says education is crucial to stopping more incidents of racism in the NRL, as the use of language within the competition continues to be put on trial.
Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu received an eight-game suspension for a racial slur directed at Brisbane five-eighth Ezra Mam, but his coach Trent Robinson leapt to his defence and said it was "a language issue" rather than racism.
Samoa international Leniu used Monday night's judiciary hearing to outline instances of casual racism used within...
The mighty Canberra Raiders are revving up to take on the Wests Tigers on their own turf at GIO Stadium Canberra this Saturday at 3pm.
After their dominant performance against the Knights in round one, the Raiders are ready to show their prowess once again in this upcoming clash.
Starting off the 2024 season on a high note with a solid 28-12 triumph over the Newcastle Knights, the Raiders have set the stage for a promising season ahead.
The players are fired up and determined to continue their winning streak against the Tigers.