Canberra Raiders News

Thu, 30th April, 2026, 14:44 AEST
Brailey set for new role as Raiders grapple with crisis
Jayden Brailey aims for more minutes with injury-depleted Canberra Raiders ahead of Gold Coast match.
Canberra Daily
Jayden Brailey is embracing the opportunity to earn more minutes with Canberra, but says he can't remember playing in the position he's been tasked with for at least seven years.
The Raiders are grappling with a player shortage, which has led to a reshuffle in the side ahead of Saturday's clash against Gold Coast in Robina.
The barnstorming Noah Martin (ankle) and Zac Hosking (concussion) picked up injuries against Wests Tigers last round, joining Josh Papali'i (calf) and Hudson Young (suspension) on the sidelines.
But worse news could come, with the in-form Simi Sasagi (hamstring) and five-eighth Ethan Strange (ankle) also in doubt, with the club set to decide on their fate before they travel to Queensland on...
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Wed, 29th April, 2026, 19:42 AEST
Injury-hit Raiders Seek Gold Coast Win
The Canberra Raiders face the Gold Coast Titans, adjusting their lineup due to injuries to key players.
LeagueNews.co
The Canberra Raiders head north on Saturday to seek a morale-boosting win over the Gold Coast Titans at Cbus Super Stadium.
Chief absences are second-rowers Zac Hosking and Noah Martin, both sidelined after injuries sustained in last weekend's match.
That switch sees Ata Mariota move to the edge while Simi Sasagi is named to cover the other spot.
Chevy Stewart looks set to make his first appearance of the season from the bench as Jayden Brailey steps into the starting lock role.
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Wed, 29th April, 2026, 15:44 AEST
'I don't believe the place is the problem': Berry backs Bruce stadium plan
The ACT government ruled out a new stadium despite fan interest, focusing instead on a project in Bruce.
The Canberra Times
The ACT government says the prospect of a stadium in the city is "off the table at the moment", despite the calls of fans who entered a brand new venue across the Tasman and declared a similar project in Civic "could almost be heaven."
Te Kaha Stadium's opening weekend is expected to generate almost $5 million for the city of Christchurch, and the sight of the fully-enclosed, multi-purpose venue has renewed calls for a similar model to be built in Canberra.
But the ACT government will forge ahead with plans to build - "whether that's a new stadium or a redeveloped stadium" - in Bruce.
"I know the Chief Minister will have more to say about that in the coming weeks, potentially," Sport and Recreation Minister Yvette Berry said.
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