Canberra Raiders News

Raiders captain Joseph Tapine believes Owen Pattie will elevate his game further in 2026.

LeagueNews.co

Canberra Raiders captain Joseph Tapine is confident that young dummy-half Owen Pattie will elevate his game even further in 2026, following his debut in the NRL this season.

As the 2025 season kicked off, Pattie was relatively unknown outside of the capital. However, he soon proved to be one of the league's standout young dummy-halves, forming an effective partnership with Tom Starling.

Making his debut in Round 1, the 21-year-old went on to participate in every match for the Raiders, playing a crucial role in securing the minor premiership by leading the ladder and advancing to the second round of the finals.

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Tonga faces tough Rugby League World Cup draw, including a key match against Samoa.

The Canberra Times

Tonga has been given a tough draw at next year's Rugby League World Cup, including a showdown with arch-rivals Samoa at Parramatta.

The Kristian Woolf-coached Tongans have been drawn in Group C, which means they play matches against Group B sides England, Samoa and Lebanon.

Their round three showdown with Samoa on November 1 at CommBank Stadium is set to be a sellout after 44,682 fans watched the Samoans beat Tonga 34-6 at Suncorp Stadium in this year's Pacific Cup.

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Coby Black chooses Raiders over Broncos, aiming for growth as a top NRL playmaker.

LeagueNews.co

Coby Black recently contacted Ricky Stuart to declare, "I'm a Raider," signaling a significant shift in the NRL landscape for the future.

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has touted new signing Coby Black as "the real deal," expressing confidence that the young halfback will mature into a premier playmaker within the club.

Black surprised the Brisbane Broncos by requesting a release at the end of next season, opting for a two-year deal with the Raiders starting in 2027. This decision came in response to the Broncos signing Jonah Pezet, which, as Stuart noted, resulted in a "career-blocking" situation for the Queensland under-19s talent.

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