Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 7th July, 2026, 17:12 AEST
Season lifeline for Raiders as stars set to return
Noah Martin and Josh Papali'i return, boosting Canberra Raiders' hopes for finals contention.
Canberra Daily
Noah Martin and Josh Papali'i will make their much-anticipated returns from injury as Canberra look to rescue their minor premiership defence.
Fresh from a bye, the Raiders know every game until the end of the season is a must-win, with the Green Machine currently languishing in 13th spot on the ladder.
Their hopes of making the finals have been boosted by the addition of Papali'i, the most-capped Raider and one of the important leaders for the young club, after he picked up a calf injury in April.
"The word I use is his presence," outside back Seb Kris said when describing Papali'i.
"Especially for me, just seeing him in the middle gives us on the edge a confidence boost.
"His voice is really...
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Tue, 7th July, 2026, 16:32 AEST
Raiders star hungry for new contract as top Canberra trio return for Bulldogs clash
Sebastian Kris aims to remain with the Raiders, focusing on performance despite no contract talks yet.
The Canberra Times
Raiders outside back Sebastian Kris has made his contract goals clear after Canberra made several changes to the NRL squad named to face the Bulldogs in round 19.
Kris is contracted with the Green Machine until the end of 2027, meaning he and other Raiders teammates are free to talk to other clubs come November 1 to negotiate their future for 2028 and beyond.
However, the local product has no desire to play for any other club.
Kris is hoping his on-field performances and versatility covering many positions will be enough to convince the Raiders he's worth keeping.
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Tue, 7th July, 2026, 4:58 AEST
'Wasn't much thought': Kayla spends 18hrs driving to and from footy with no regrets
Aspiring rugby league players, like Kayla Fleming, sacrifice hours commuting for training and games, balancing careers alongside their dreams.
The Canberra Times
How far would you travel to pursue a rugby league dream?
There's no shortage of aspiring young stars across the country who spend hours in the car every week to attend training, games and the countless appointments in between.
Kayla Fleming knows all about such a time sacrifice, given her commute to Steelers' NSW women's premiership training takes up anywhere from five to six hours.
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