Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 5th May, 2026, 15:24 AEST
Another on the shelf for Raiders as forward faces sideline stint
Canberra Raiders' Joe Roddy has a broken hand, sidelining him for at least a month amid a growing injury list.
Zero Tackle
Canberra Raiders forward Joe Roddy has been added to the club's growing injury list, with a broken hand to sideline him for at least a month.
The second-rower, who debuted at the back-end of last year and has been impressive with each effort in first-grade could miss as many as six weeks with the injury which the Raiders have not confirmed whether he will need surgery for or not.
His loss is immediately offset for this weekend's clash with the Penrith Panthers by the return of New South Wales State of Origin candidate Hudson Young, but the Raiders depth is being tested as the middle of the season approaches.
Noah Martin is currently missing after injuring both ankles in Round 8s game against the Wests Tigers, while Zac Hosking is out indefinitely with concussion-related issues.
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Mon, 4th May, 2026, 5:46 AEST
'These studies do not predict remaining useful life': But is Barr doing exactly that for the stadium?
Liberal MLA Peter Cain criticizes Andrew Barr for inconsistent claims about Canberra Stadium's lifespan and demands independent verification.
The Canberra Times
Liberals MLA Peter Cain says Andrew Barr's Canberra Stadium responses don't add up.
On one hand, he says the ACT Chief Minister is using a maintenance plan to verify his 10-year stadium lifespan claim, while on the other stating the document doesn't "predict remaining useful life".
Cain's called on the ACT government to get independent verification of exactly how long the 49-year-old stadium has left.
It's been in the spotlight since a series of events, including leaking change rooms and a coach needing stitches after a window broke and cut his hand.
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Sun, 3rd May, 2026, 21:08 AEST
Verrills Departing Titans, New Hooker Options Emerging
Sam Verrills will leave the Titans after this season, with Oliver Pascoe as a leading replacement.
LeagueNews.co
Sam Verrills' time with the Gold Coast Titans will come to an end after this season.
The Courier Mail has revealed that the club has communicated to the premiership-winning hooker that a contract renewal is not an option.
The Titans seem confident in their decision as they have two eager alternatives ready to step in. The leading contender? Oliver Pascoe.
Pascoe took to the field for the fifth time against the Canberra Raiders on Saturday in a match that ended 28-12 in defeat.
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