Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 25th May, 2026, 17:08 AEST
'Different beast': Raiders star set for huge Origin role after NSW injury crisis
Ethan Strange may debut for NSW after Mitchell Moses' hamstring injury, stepping into the crucial No. 6 role.
The Canberra Times
Canberra Raiders gun Ethan Strange is poised to be rushed into the NSW starting side for what would be a remarkable debut after the Blues were hit by Origin drama on Monday.
Five-eighth Mitchell Moses was sent for scans on his hamstring after feeling a strain at training. He is set to be ruled out of the series opener on Wednesday night.
That paves the way for Strange to be thrust into the No. 6 role after being on the Blues' extended bench.
It was unclear what role Strange would play or whether he would get on the field. But now he will play a pivotal role in the hopes of getting revenge against Queensland.
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Mon, 25th May, 2026, 5:34 AEST
'That's way over the line': Raider reveals reason he called out vile abuse
Tom Starling condemned misogynistic abuse towards women, highlighting it as unacceptable even in the sports fan culture.
The Canberra Times
Violence against women is a massive issue in society, which is why Tom Starling was always going to call it out.
The Canberra Raiders hooker received vile, misogynistic abuse directed at him and his partner last month.
Starling, talking about the incident for the first time, said abuse was part and parcel of being an NRL player, while it was "pretty common" for the players to receive abusive messages.
Copping it from the fans was a part of the game the 27-year-old enjoyed.
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Sun, 24th May, 2026, 13:02 AEST
Rising Star Ethan Strange Joins NSW Blues
Ethan Strange, 21, was shocked to receive a call from Laurie Daley, announcing his debut in the NSW Blues squad.
LeagueNews.co
State of Origin newcomer Ethan Strange has shared the surreal experience he had when he received the call informing him of his inclusion in the NSW Blues squad. He expressed his shock at seeing Laurie Daley's name pop up on his phone.
At only 21, Strange is among seven debutants in Daley's lineup for Game 1, marking a rapid ascension from teenage talent to one of the NRL's most exciting playmakers in under three years.
The five-eighth for the Canberra Raiders made his NRL debut towards the end of 2023 and has since established himself as the team's first-choice number six, even gaining a spot in Australia's Ashes squad last year, where he trained with top-tier players.
Reflecting on the moment he learned about wearing the sky blue jersey, Strange recalled that the call from Daley was unforgettable.
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