Canberra Raiders News

Thu, 4th June, 2026, 13:42 AEST
'A captain of the club': Ricky opens up on why he wants Hudson to be a one-club player
Ricky Stuart humorously downplays keeping Hudson Young, despite viewing him as a future Raiders captain and starting contract talks.
The Canberra Times
Don't tell Hudson Young, but Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart isn't keen on keeping him at the club.
Stuart managed to keep a straight face for a few seconds before bursting out with laughter at his captain's run press conference on Thursday.
Young's become such an integral part of the Green Machine, Stuart sees him as a future Raiders captain and a one-club player.
It's why the Raiders have already started contract talks to keep Young in the capital beyond his current deal, which runs until the end of next year.
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Thu, 4th June, 2026, 12:58 AEST
Roosters hopeful star winger to return against Raiders
Mark Nawaqanitawase is set to return for the Roosters after ankle surgery, aiming for a State of Origin spot amid team struggles.
The Canberra Times
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has declared that acrobatic winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is set to return and make his case for a State of Origin spot.
Nawaqanitawase was named on the bench for the Roosters' NRL clash against Canberra, after sustaining an ankle injury that required surgery in May.
Robinson said Nawaqanitawase got through training successfully and is firming to play at a cool GIO Stadium on Friday night.
His addition comes at a perfect time after the coach learnt that stand-in winger Cody Ramsey wouldn't take the field in the nation's capital because of illness.
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Thu, 4th June, 2026, 10:22 AEST
Canberra star forward speaks publicly about his future
Hudson Young, off-contract next season, discusses contract negotiations as Raiders aim to secure him from rival clubs.
Zero Tackle
Off-contract at the end of next season and free to negotiate with rivals from November 1 this year, Hudson Young has finally spoken publicly about his future.
With the Perth Bears and PNG Chiefs joining the competition and both still on the hunt for a marquee forward, it has led the Canberra Raiders to waste no time in making sure their star forward does not hit the open market.
It was reported in May that contract negotiations were underway to lock down Young long-term, but over a month later, the 27-year-old has now broken his silence.
"I'm not too sure where my management and the club are at, but I let them take over that," Young told The Canberra Times.
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