Canberra Raiders News

The Canberra Times

Women's State of Origin is moving to a two-game series for the first time this year, but there's still no clarity on what happens if NSW and Queensland tie.

With little over two weeks until kick-off in game one at Parramatta Stadium on June 1, Queensland Maroons coach Tahnee Norris is frustrated at not yet hearing from the NRL on the matter.

"We're not going in to lose - our intent is to win both games and not worry about it. But if it does come down to a tie, we want to know how it sorts itself out," she told The Canberra Times after naming her Maroons squad for the Origin opener.

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The Canberra Times

Venues ACT executive branch manager Matthew Elkins has declared the buzzing atmosphere at Manuka Oval can be replicated with a redeveloped Bruce stadium, despite objections from sporting organisations.

The region's primary cricket and AFL ground is regularly praised for its location and proximity to the shops, restaurants and bars at Manuka.

It's an experience sport and business leaders hope to replicate with a new Civic stadium, however, Chief Minister Andrew Barr has declared that vision is dead.

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The Canberra Times

A turning point seven weeks ago, an "old" teammate and film breakdowns with Michael Maguire.

Those are the three keys to Matt Timoko's success with the Raiders in 2023.

The in-form Kiwi right centre has been flying for the Green Machine, and played a big part in Canberra's turnaround since that 41-point drubbing by the Panthers in round five.

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