Canberra Raiders News

Sun, 16th August, 2026, 15:58 AEST
Papa free to play last hurrah in Canberra, as clutch Raiders claim upset
Josh Papali'i is cleared to play in his farewell match for the Raiders against the Broncos, marking his 341st NRL game.
The Canberra Times
Josh Papali'i, his teammates, coaches and Canberra Raiders fans can breathe a sigh of relief.
The departing veteran forward has been cleared to play for the Green Machine against the Brisbane Broncos on Friday night in the final Raiders home game of the season, which doubles as Papali'i's Canberra farewell.
Papali'i was put on report in the Raiders' 24-20 victory over the Cronulla Sharks on Saturday for high contact, but the club great did not appear on the match review committee charge sheet on Sunday.
The Bruce fixture is set to be the 34-year-old's 341st NRL game and this week Papali'i is expected to provide more clarity on his next move after he leaves Canberra this season to either play on elsewhere, or retire.
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Sun, 16th August, 2026, 13:47 AEST
Raiders capitalise on sin-bin ruling to sink Knights in thrilling exchange
Canberra Raiders rallied in the second half to defeat Newcastle Knights 25-18, marking their first-ever win against them in NRLW history.
The Canberra Times
Canberra Raiders have produced a stunning second-half NRLW comeback to beat the Knights 25-18 at McDonald Jones Stadium.
It is the first time the Raiders, who trailed 10-4 at the break, have beaten Newcastle in the competition's history.
After conceding tries from their own mistakes in the first half, Canberra made the most of Newcastle being reduced to 12 players midway through the second half.
They scored twice while Knights centre Sidney Taylor was in the sin bin for a hip-drop tackle.
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Sun, 16th August, 2026, 12:21 AEST
Former Knight returns as Raiders chase elusive first win in Newcastle
Sheridan Gallagher returns to face her former team as Canberra Raiders aim for victory against Newcastle Knights after recent games.
The Canberra Times
Former Knights try-scoring machine Sheridan Gallagher is back at McDonald Jones Stadium on Sunday, hoping to wreak havoc on her former side as the Canberra Raiders chase an elusive win against Newcastle.
Canberra are coming off a shock 28-4 win over defending premiers Brisbane while the Knights were beaten 22-14 by the New Zealand Warriors in their last start.
The match is the first of a NRLW-NRL double-header with the Knights men hosting the Gold Coast Titans at 2pm.
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