Canberra Raiders News

Zero Tackle

As the 2024 NRL season begins this weekend, the Parramatta Eels have been dealt a significant loss, with star winger Maika Sivo being charged by the Match Review Committee (MRC).

The MRC has charged Sivo with a Grade 2 Careless High Tackle after a tackle against Gold Coast Titans centre AJ Brimson in the 57th minute of the club's final trial match before the season begins.

In what is the Fijian international's third and subsequent offence, the flyer faces a three-match ban if he accepts an early guilty plea. However, he will face a four-week suspension if he decides to fight the charge and...

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The Canberra Times

A fitter and leaner Josh Papali'i has sent a warning sign to his rivals in his first hit out of the 2024 season.

The Canberra Raiders prop produced an impressive 20 minute stint during Sunday's trial against the North Queensland Cowboys at Seiffert Oval.

Papali'i ran for 79 metres from seven carries to lay the foundation for his side's early 14-4 lead. The veteran has endured a gruelling pre-season, shedding multiple kilograms to ensure his body is firing throughout the season.

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Canberra Weekly

North Queensland have rallied to beat Canberra in an NRL trial game, although it was the form of a Raiders youngster that stole the show in Queanbeyan.

Ethan Strange staked his claim for the vacant Canberra five-eighth role with a starring performance despite his side's 36-26 loss on Sunday afternoon.

The Raiders led 14-4 in an impressive early attacking blitz, before the Cowboys wore their less-experienced opponents down with four straight tries.

Strange shone early and produced the game's first points with a moment of pure...

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