Canberra Raiders News

  • Raiders get 'goosebumps' as path to NRLW glory unveiled

    Raiders get 'goosebumps' as path to NRLW glory unveiled

    The Canberra Times

    The Canberra Raiders finally have something to target - and now they will have a New Zealand international calling the shots from the backfield.

    Canberra coach Darrin Borthwick has unveiled New Zealand fullback Apii Nicholls and Cook Islands representative Kerehitina Matua as the club's newest signings ahead of their NRLW season opener on July 23.

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  • 'Sets a precedent': Barr says Tassie stadium deal paves way for Canberra

    Andrew Barr wants to rebuild Canberra Stadium, but it's unclear who would own a new venue at Bruce.

    The Canberra Times

    ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says the federal government's $240 million commitment to a new stadium in Hobart sets a precedent for sporting infrastructure funding as he pushes ahead with a vision to revamp the AIS precinct.

    The federal government's decision to spend $240 million on a new venue in Tasmania to help the state secure an AFL licence has sparked fierce debate about a lack of investment in Canberra's sporting facilities.

    Finance Minister Katy Gallagher attempted to play down the like-for-like comparison with the bid for a new rectangular venue in the capital, citing investment in...

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  • 'Punish the person': Players call for action on racial abuse of Wighton

    Jack Wighton has been subject to racial abuse on social media. Picture by Keegan Carroll

    The Canberra Times

    The Canberra Raiders are calling on the NRL and police to take action against the racist abuse levelled at star five-eighth Jack Wighton following revelations he is bound for the Rabbitohs.

    Wighton shared a screenshot of direct messages sent to him on Instagram on Wednesday, with the culprit calling him a "weak gutted dog" before labelling him an "abo c--t" just hours after South Sydney trumpeted Wighton's four-year deal.

    The six-time Indigenous All Star reposted the offensive material with the message: "Stooping low here ... for what reason little coward".

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