Canberra Raiders News

The Canberra Times

Canberra women's rugby league coaches are bracing for a boom in participation numbers off the back of the Raiders joining the NRLW competition, and clubs are already seeing the impact flow through.

The Canberra Times can reveal the Katrina Fanning Shield will be expanded this year, with three new teams joining the competition which starts on April 29.

It has forced competition organisers to split the Katrina Fanning Shield into two divisions. There will be seven teams in the top-tier division, and another four in the level below.

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Yahoo! Sport

Croker hopes Raiders return can herald fresh start

Jarrod Croker admits he has been through some tough times during his lengthy absences from football but hopes his return can help Canberra rediscover their NRL mojo.

Raiders captain Croker played only 12 games in 2021 and just one in 2022 as he battled a string of knee and shoulder complaints, also toiling away in NSW Cup in an attempt to prove he still belonged at the Raiders.

All the hard work was made worth it in early April as the 32-year-old helped lift the Raiders to an upset win against previously unbeaten Brisbane.

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The Canberra Times

Jack Wighton speaking to The Canberra Times about exploring his options on the open market...

"There's no bad blood, there's no wanting to go nowhere - I'm just wanting to explore this option I had in my contract.

"I absolutely love the boys at the Raiders, [chief executive Don Furner] and Ricky [Stuart]. I owe them a lot - I've got a lot of love for them and respect.

"This club's given me everything and I've given my all to this club too.

"I'm just exploring my options at the moment - nothing more than that - we're just having a look."

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