Canberra Raiders News

Thu, 18th January, 2024, 15:09 AEDT
From Rugged Player to Cunning Coach: Sheppard Joins Raiders
LeagueNews.co
The Canberra Raiders have announced that Brock Sheppard has been given the role of NSW Cup coach, a move that has been met with excitement and anticipation within the club.
Sheppard, a seasoned coach with experience at various clubs, will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role.
Having previously worked with the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles as assistant coach, Sheppard is well-equipped to take on the challenges of his new position.
With Justin Giteau transitioning to the role of NRL assistant coach, Sheppard's appointment signals a new era for the Raiders' coaching staff.
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Wed, 17th January, 2024, 10:13 AEDT
Raiders reject hooker's release request to join new team
Zero Tackle
The Canberra Raiders have reportedly rejected a release request put forward by hooker Zac Woolford to join another NRL team.
This isn't the first time Woolford has been rumoured to be leaving the Raiders, as he was previously permitted by the club to explore his options at other teams in September.
It also coincides with reports that the hooker has fallen down the pecking order in favour of Danny Levi and Tom Starling ahead of this season, despite starting in 21 games for the club last season in first grade.
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Wed, 17th January, 2024, 6:05 AEDT
'I could have easily crumbled': Starling out to repay the faith to Raiders
The Canberra Times
Tom Starling hopes the chance to start the year free of legal complications will help him discover his best form, vowing to repay the Raiders after the club stood by him through his off-field ordeal.
This pre-season is the first in three years that the 25-year-old won't have charges or court appearances haunting him as he chases his NRL dream.
Last year Starling was cleared of the remaining charges against him for two separate pub incidents in 2020 and 2021.
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