Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 9th June, 2026, 11:16 AEST
'Backing Canberra's future': ACT government to invest in stadium upgrades
The ACT government will invest $15 million in Canberra Stadium for upgrades, focusing on lighting, security, and accessibility enhancements.
The Canberra Times
The ACT government will invest $15 million in Canberra Stadium over the next three years as part of a plan to maintain and upgrade the ageing venue.
The investment will be funnelled into new energy-efficient LED lighting for the field of play and surrounding stadium areas, security upgrades, the main concourse and lifts in both the Meninga and Gregan-Larkham grandstands.
The venue upgrades have been announced as part of the ACT's 2026-27 budget, which also includes plans to secure men's and women's international cricket fixtures.
Lighting upgrades have been announced less than two months after a light tower at the western end of Canberra Stadium didn't take full effect until the third minute of a Super Rugby game. The ACT government pinned the hiccup on the venue hirer.
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Tue, 9th June, 2026, 9:52 AEST
'His running game is as good as anyone': Raiders star misses out on NSW Blues starting 13
Ethan Strange remains on the NSW bench as Mitchell Moses is chosen despite injury concerns for Origin II.
The Canberra Times
Origin I hero Ethan Strange has missed out on a NSW Blues starting spot, with coach Laurie Daley opting to recall Mitchell Moses despite him being under an injury cloud.
Strange has again been named on the Blues bench - as he was for game one before being a late call-up to cover for Moses (hamstring).
As expected, Raiders second-rower Hudson Young retained his starting spot in the NSW back row.
Daley's giving Moses every opportunity to partner Nathan Cleary in the halves, but he'll have to train "flat out" on Thursday to prove his fitness for Origin II - at the MCG next Wednesday.
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Mon, 8th June, 2026, 22:38 AEST
Blues stars spotted cruising around Sydney Harbour on luxurious superyacht
NSW State of Origin players enjoyed a $2500/hour cruise on a superyacht during Sydney's Vivid festival before the game.
The Australian
Stars from the NSW State of Origin game two squad have been spotted enjoying a late-night cruise on a luxurious superyacht around Sydney Harbour during the city's popular Vivid light festival, as coach Laurie Daley named his 21-man squad set to take on the Queensland Maroons in Melbourne.
The players were seen hopping off the Seven Star - a 98ft Azimut sports superyacht which spans three levels - and onto the Milsons Point Ferry Wharf, where they headed into Sydney's iconic Luna Park.
On the long weekend cruise, which cost $2500 per hour, was Blues captain, Isaah Yeo, Roosters fullback James Tedesco and Penrith co-captain Nathan Cleary.
Also spotted was Cronulla-Sutherland sharks prop Addin Fonua-Blake and Hudson Young, the second rower for the Canberra Raiders.
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles players Tolu Koula and Haumole Olakau'atu were also pictured enjoying the superyacht.
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