Canberra Raiders News

Sun, 9th August, 2026, 6:42 AEST
"He'll always be my best mate": Raiders teammate braces for big loss
Xavier Savage supports Sebastian Kris's potential move to the Warriors, despite the impact on the Raiders if he leaves.
Zero Tackle
Canberra flyer Xavier Savage says he'll stand fully behind his "best mate" Sebastian Kris if the outside back decides to chase a fresh start across the Tasman, even though losing him would sting.
Fresh reports suggest Kris has his sights set on a move to the New Zealand Warriors, with the possibility he could walk away from his deal with the Raiders once this season wraps up if terms are finalised.
Kris is due to be off-contract at the end of the 2027 NRL season and would be free to negotiate with rival clubs from November 1.
The 27-year-old Raiders centre has played 124 games for the Raiders, scoring his 50th try in the NRL in round 13 against the North Queensland Cowboys.
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Sat, 8th August, 2026, 14:42 AEST
Knights get unwanted news before key Raiders clash
Newcastle's Bradman Best is out with a calf injury, impacting their playoff hopes ahead of a crucial match against Canberra. Fletcher Hunt will replace him.
The Canberra Times
Newcastle's hopes of cementing their spot inside the NRL's top eight have been dealt a huge blow with star centre Bradman Best ruled out with a calf injury.
The Knights have had to count the cost of a rousing 30-6 victory over Brisbane last round, as Best emerged from the clash with a low-grade calf strain.
The NSW State of Origin representative's injury will be unwelcome for Newcastle (12-8), who sit just two points clear of ninth place and are looking to win prop Tyson Frizell's 300th match on Sunday at GIO Stadium.
Best's niggle is the latest setback in a stop-start campaign as he's also battled through groin and calf injuries earlier in the season.
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Sat, 8th August, 2026, 12:54 AEST
Stuart pinning hopes on particular star to help Raiders
Canberra's hopes against Newcastle rely on Ethan Sanders' kicking, especially in wet conditions, as they aim to secure a crucial victory for NRL finals contention.
The Canberra Times
Coach Ricky Stuart says the hopes of Canberra's do-or-die clash against Newcastle will rest on Ethan Sanders' kicking game.
The Raiders (9-11) must snare a victory on Sunday at GIO Stadium if they are to have any chance of securing a winning record and staying in contention for the NRL finals.
However, the weather is set to cause chaos with torrential rain expected to impact the playing surface.
It means the 11th-placed Canberra's usual razzle dazzle, hard running and fast game will have to be tweaked, and Stuart is relying on Sanders to pick up some of the extra work.
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