Canberra Raiders News

  • Raiders star centre set to test value on open market

    Another debutant locked in for Canberra as centre ruled out

    Matthew Timoko will enter free agency November 1, potentially attracting interest from rival clubs.

    Zero Tackle

    Canberra Raiders centre Matthew Timoko will reportedly head to free agency on November 1 instead of activating options in his contract.

    The talented centre has a walk-up starting spot at the Raiders alongside Sebastian Kris if he wants it, but there is now a real chance he will appear on the radar of rival clubs.

    News Corp is reporting that neither side of the deal has activated the options as yet, with Timoko standing to make plenty in upgrades if he were to look for an exit from the nation's capital.

    The centre could be paid handsomely, especially if he were to consider the Perth Bears as an option, who are just days away from entering their first official negotiation period.

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  • 'We've never spoken about him': Raiders dismiss links to Knights half

    David Polkinghorne

    The Canberra Raiders have rejected rumors about signing off-contract halfback Jackson Hastings.

    The Canberra Times

    "We're not interested in signing him."

    The Canberra Raiders have emphatically dismissed reports linking them to off-contract halfback Jackson Hastings.

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  • Canberra Raiders roster analysis: Ricky Stuart building NRL's most stable roster, planning for life after Josh Papalii

    Canberra Raiders roster analysis: Ricky Stuart building NRL’s most stable roster, planning for life after Josh Papalii

    Canberra plans for life after Josh Papalii, pursuing long-term deals for Ata Mariota and Morgan Smithies.

    The Australian

    Canberra's forward pack succession plan is in full-swing.

    The club is looking at life after prop Josh Papalii, who signed a one-year deal to remain in Canberra for 2026, making long-term offers to Ata Mariota and Englishman Morgan Smithies.

    Both will officially become free agents from November 1 but the Raiders have moved to ensure they remain at the club long term.

    Mariota, 23, enjoyed a breakout season in 2025, and the club is hopeful the Samoan international will agree to terms in coming weeks.

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