Canberra Raiders News

Fri, 12th June, 2026, 17:44 AEST
Young Halfback Poised for NRL Debut
Coby Black may debut for the Raiders this weekend, wearing jersey 18, following his move from the Broncos.
LeagueNews.co
The Canberra Raiders may soon witness the debut of Coby Black, who has been assigned jersey number 18 for this weekend's match.
The promising young halfback admits he never thought his career would lead him to the capital.
With Ethan Strange currently in State of Origin camp, Black stands a good chance of making his first-grade debut if coach Ricky Stuart decides to rest either Ethan Sanders or Daine Laurie.
This opportunity arises nearly six months after the 20-year-old made the big decision to leave the Brisbane Broncos, motivating him to prove himself.
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Fri, 12th June, 2026, 15:30 AEST
Stuart confirms Papali'i's departure at end of the year
Coach Ricky Stuart announced Josh Papali'i will leave Canberra Raiders, ending his successful tenure.
Canberra Daily
Coach Ricky Stuart has revealed veteran Canberra enforcer Josh Papali'i will not play for the Raiders next season, ending a glittering tenure with the NRL club.
The former Queensland prop extended his contract with the Green Machine for one year after they claimed the minor premiership last season, but hopes of the 34-year-old continuing with the club have been dashed.
When asked on Friday if Papali'i would stay in the nation's capital, Stuart said: "No, he won't be."
"You don't want to lose the investment we put into players like Josh … We have a lot of young Polynesian boys in our club as well, and I know they look up to Papa as though he's their god," the coach added.
"He's seen as that leader...
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Fri, 12th June, 2026, 15:28 AEST
The Broncos snub driving Canberra's next star on eve of debut
Coby Black might debut for the Raiders this weekend after leaving the Broncos, gaining coach Stuart's support.
Zero Tackle
Coby Black could finally get his long-awaited NRL debut this weekend after being named in jersey number 18 for the Canberra Raiders, but the young halfback admits he never expected his career path would lead him to the nation's capital.
With Ethan Strange away in State of Origin camp, Black is firmly in the mix to earn a first-grade opportunity should coach Ricky Stuart opt to rest either Ethan Sanders or Daine Laurie.
The potential debut comes almost six months after the 20-year-old made the difficult decision to leave the Brisbane Broncos, a move that left him with a point to prove.
From the moment Black arrived in Canberra, Stuart saw something special.
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