Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 20th July, 2026, 10:34 AEST
Rest in peace, Steve: tributes flow for a Canberra rugby league great
Steve Keir, a dedicated Gungahlin Bulls member, passed away, leaving a legacy of community support and belonging.
The Canberra Times
Steve Keir was the backbone of the Gungahlin Bulls. The kind of person who gave up his time so others could feel like they belong.
The Canberra rugby league community is in mourning after the Gungahlin Bulls life member died on Sunday morning, following a battle with cancer.
"The true strength of a community club isn't measured in trophies - it's measured in the people who show up year after year, giving their time so others can belong," a Bulls tribute said.
"They are the backbone of every generation that follows. Steve was this very person; from player, captain, coach all the way through to club president.
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Mon, 20th July, 2026, 7:22 AEST
Seven weeks to go: Every NRL team's run home, likely finishing position
Unexpected results in Round 20 tightened the competition, impacting finals hopes and altering future predictions due to injuries.
Zero Tackle
A week of surprise results has only brought the ladder closer together, with the fight for finals places in September well and truly on.
Round 20 kicked off with the Panthers stumbling against the Broncos, a result that keeps Brisbane's slim finals hopes alive, while the Sharks knocking off the Knights at home was also against the odds.
The Raiders beating the Rabbitohs, and the Sea Eagles coming up short against the Titans also headlined the weekend, while the Roosters, Warriors, Bulldogs and Dolphins all took care of business.
With injuries also biting hard across the competition, there are some changes to future tips, and combined with games going against the run of expectation over the weekend, it means there are plenty of teams shuffling on the forecast final ladder.
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Sun, 19th July, 2026, 14:48 AEST
Tiger escapes ban for slap, Souths star in trouble
Alex Twal avoided suspension, while Wests Tigers lose Doueihi and Fainu. South's Fifita and Raiders' Pattie received bans for separate incidents in recent matches.
The Canberra Times
Alex Twal has escaped suspension for his uncharacteristic slap, but Wests Tigers are set to lose playmakers Adam Doueihi and Latu Fainu as they fight to keep their mathematical NRL finals hopes alive.
The bans come on a busy Sunday for the match review committee, which has handed South Sydney's David Fifita a one-game ban for kicking Hudson Young.
Fifita struck the Canberra second-rower in the head as he attempted to regain his footing following a tackle in the Rabbitohs' 32-24 loss on Saturday.
The Souths wrecking ball was not penalised on field, but will miss the round-21 clash with Melbourne if he pleads guilty to grade-two dangerous contact.
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