Canberra Raiders News

  • Bateman welcomes prospect of reuniting with Wighton at Wests Tigers

    Bateman welcomes prospect of reuniting with Wighton at Wests Tigers

    The Sydney Morning Herald

    John Bateman would welcome the prospect of reuniting with Jack Wighton at Wests Tigers if the in-demand Raider opts to leave the nation’s capital.

    Wighton’s is the most sought-after signature in the game after the NSW and Australian representative opted to test his value on the open market. His decision not to immediately take up an option to remain in Canberra, coupled with the interest from rival clubs, has prompted the Raiders to table a four-year, $4.4 million extension that would result in the 30-year-old finishing his career as a one-club man.

    Bateman and Wighton spent two seasons...

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  • Raiders finalise NRLW halves, reveal rugby speedster in latest signings

    Ashleigh Quinlan will join the Canberra Raiders' NRLW team from the Eels. Picture Getty Images

    The Canberra Times

    The Canberra Raiders' inaugural NRLW team have locked in their halves duo with the signing of former Parramatta Eels No.7 Ash Quinlan.

    Quinlan and rugby convert Sophie Holyman are the two latest recruits for the Raiders ahead of the 2023 NRLW season beginning July 22.

    Quinlan is excited to team up with ex-Roosters five-eighth and the league's leading points-scorer last season, Zahara Temara, who was revealed among the club's first signings Simaima Taufa and Monalisa Soliola on Monday.

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  • Expert breakdown of NRL round 6 matches

    Expert breakdown of NRL round 6 matches

    The Sydney Morning Herald

    Storm (6) v Roosters (3)

    Thursday, 7.50pm, AAMI Park

    It’s a shame Nelson Asofa-Solomona is out injured and won’t be able to exchange pleasantries with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves again. But Brandon Smith facing his former Storm teammates should get pulses racing, while Jahrome Hughes’ return for the home side is a massive inclusion. Back-rowers Eliesa Katoa and Trent Loiero become especially dangerous running outside Hughes and Cameron Munster. The Roosters are missing James Tedesco but replace him with Joey Manu. Tough life in the east. Back the Roosters, with too much firepower, to get...

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