Canberra Raiders News

Sat, 23rd May, 2026, 8:56 AEST
'Oh my god! What's going on here?': Blues bolter opens up on shock phone call
Ethan Strange, a rising Canberra Raiders star, has been named in the NSW Blues' State of Origin extended bench for his debut.
Fox League
A minor tweak to the NRL's interchange rules has opened the door for a young Canberra Raiders star to make his State of Origin debut for the NSW Blues in this year's series opener.
Four years after making his NRL debut in Round 24 of the 2023 season, Ethan Strange has been selected on the extended bench in the No.18 jersey
The call-up caps off a remarkable 12 months for the rising 21-year-old after a breakout 2025 campaign for the Raiders in first grade, which saw them claim the Minor Premiership before being named in the 2025 Ashes squad for the Australian Kangaroos.
"It was really special. It was like a dream sort of phone call," Strange said about receiving the news from Blues coach Laurie Daley that he would be representing his state.
"I didn't know if I was expecting it. It was a bit later and Hudson got the call a bit earlier than me so I wasn't 100 per cent sure.
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Fri, 22nd May, 2026, 22:36 AEST
This Raiders hall of fame inductee's greatest victories happened after he stopped wearing the green jersey
Alan Tongue, a Canberra Raiders legend, was inducted into the hall of fame for his impact on and off the field.
The Canberra Times
Whether it was trying to reduce domestic violence or working with disadvantaged youths to get their lives back on track, Alan Tongue's toughness on the football field helped the Canberra Raiders legend deal with tough situations off it.
And given some of his Voice Against Violence work was done in Papua New Guinea, it seems fitting he's being inducted into the Raiders hall of fame - just as the PNG Chiefs have started to sign players ahead of their 2028 entrance into the NRL.
Tongue and Jay Hoffman, a member of the inaugural Green Machine and the first player to reach 100 games for the club, were inducted into the hall of fame on Friday night.
Hoffman played 111 games for the Raiders from 1982-87 - including the club's very first, against South Sydney.
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Fri, 22nd May, 2026, 12:50 AEST
Dolphins Show Resilience with Key Victory
Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf praised the team's determination in their historic fourth consecutive win, despite missing key players.
LeagueNews.co
The Dolphins' coach, Kristian Woolf, has lauded his team's determination following their 30-22 victory over the Canberra Raiders on a chilly evening in the capital.
This triumph marks the franchise's first-ever four consecutive wins, positioning the Redcliffe-based team as a formidable contender heading into September.
Despite the absence of four key players due to State of Origin duties, including Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Selwyn Cobbo, Max Plath, and Thomas Flegler, the Dolphins excelled in their crucial matchup against the Raiders.
The Dolphins have the most representatives from the Sunshine State among all Queensland clubs, showcasing their strong roster and impressive recruitment since their inaugural season began in 2023.
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'Oh my god! What's going on here?': Blues bolter opens up on shock phone call

This Raiders hall of fame inductee's greatest victories happened after he stopped wearing the green jersey

Dolphins Show Resilience with Key Victory

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