Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 19th May, 2026, 16:46 AEST
Origin havoc as Dogs star returns; shock Red V move, Bunnies forced into mass changes - Round 12 Teams
NRL team changes: Bulldogs gain a star; Rabbitohs and Dragons miss key players as Raiders face Dolphins Thursday.
Fox League
Team lists are in for the first Origin-impacted round of the NRL, with big changes across the board.
The Bulldogs welcome back a star while several big names are missing for the Rabbitohs and the Dragons have pulled a surprise selection to cover for an injured player.
THURSDAY MAY 21
Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins at GIO Stadium, 7.50pm AEST
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Sebastian Kris 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Xavier Savage 6. Daine Laurie 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Ata Mariota 12. Zac Hosking 13. Jayden Brailey 14. Owen Pattie 15. Jordan Uta 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Jed Stuart 18. Chevy Stewart 19. Jake Clydsdale 20. Coby Black 21. Vena Patuki-Case 22. Ethan Alaia
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Tue, 19th May, 2026, 12:58 AEST
Rookie alert: There's one thing Ricky knows about his new Raider...
Jordan Uta will debut for the Raiders against the Dolphins, filling in due to multiple second-row injuries.
The Canberra Times
This Canberra Raider's debut might be coming sooner than expected, but there's at least one box coach Ricky Stuart knows he'll tick.
Jordan Uta is tough enough for the NRL.
Uta will be named on the bench for the Green Machine's crucial Thursday night clash with the Redcliffe Dolphins at Canberra Stadium.
Zac Hosking (concussion) is set to return and start alongside Ata Mariota in the second row.
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Mon, 18th May, 2026, 9:14 AEST
Raiders duo named in NSW Origin squad
Hudson Young and Ethan Strange join NSW Blues squad; six players debut in State of Origin.
Canberra Daily
Canberra Raiders stars Hudson Young and Ethan Strange have been named in the NSW Blues squad for State of Origin Game I.
After a strong start to the season, Young has been named to start in the second row, while Strange is on the bench for his potential Origin debut.
Meanwhile, James Tedesco has beaten out Dylan Edwards for the starting fullback role, marking his 24th start for the Blues.
There are six debutants in the squad, including Victor Radley and Addin Fonua-Blake, who are available for selection after eligibility changes this year. Tolu Koula has been named on the wing for his debut, while fellow first-timers Blayke Brailey and Casey McLean are on the bench with Dylan Lucas as the reserve.
The rest of the NSW side...
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Origin havoc as Dogs star returns; shock Red V move, Bunnies forced into mass changes - Round 12 Teams

Rookie alert: There's one thing Ricky knows about his new Raider...

Raiders duo named in NSW Origin squad

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