Canberra Raiders News

Sat, 9th May, 2026, 15:38 AEST
'I pray he doesn't get hurt': A glimpse inside the life of an NRL mum
Kaylie Stuart remained calm during son Jed's NRL debut, where he scored a try, despite previous emotional highs.
The Canberra Times
Normally Kaylie Stuart's emotions are through the roof - just praying her son doesn't get hurt.
But when her son Jed made his NRL debut for the Canberra Raiders she was actually quite calm.
That's despite the extra pressure and attention her son - and the son of Canberra coach Ricky Stuart - was always going to get.
But it turned out to be the perfect night - Jed scored a try as the Raiders beat the Wests Tigers 16-12 at Campbelltown in round 16 last year.
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Sat, 9th May, 2026, 11:48 AEST
'He'll play': Ricky reveals Raiders young gun is back. And reinforcements are on the way ...
Ethan Strange is set to return for the Raiders, boosting their lineup against the Panthers, alongside other potential reinforcements.
The Canberra Times
Ethan Strange is back.
It's the massive injury boost every Canberra Raiders fan wanted to hear, with coach Ricky Stuart confirming his young five-eighth was on track for the Penrith Panthers blockbuster at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.
And in further good news, Stuart said reinforcements were on their way after the Magic Round bye.
Zac Hosking (concussion) and Xavier Savage (ankle) were the closest to bolstering the Raiders ranks, while Josh Papali'i (calf) wasn't far behind.
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Fri, 8th May, 2026, 15:56 AEST
'I've been playing great footy': Young returns as Raiders prepare for biggest crowd of the season
Hudson Young is eager to return from suspension for a crucial match against Penrith, expecting over 20,000 fans.
The Canberra Times
Watching isn't Hudson Young's forte. Especially when he knows it's of his own doing.
The Canberra Raiders star was disappointed he let his teammates down with a two-game suspension and he's hungry to get out there for the blockbuster against the Penrith Panthers on Sunday.
It's shaping as the biggest game of the year at Canberra Stadium with a crowd of more than 20,000 expected for the Green Machine's clash against the NRL ladder leaders.
On top of that, Young's one of two Raiders stars returning to the side - along with Ethan Strange (ankle), touch wood - in a rematch of the "Miracle of Mudgee".
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