Canberra Raiders News

Thu, 4th June, 2026, 12:58 AEST
Roosters hopeful star winger to return against Raiders
Mark Nawaqanitawase is set to return for the Roosters after ankle surgery, aiming for a State of Origin spot amid team struggles.
The Canberra Times
Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has declared that acrobatic winger Mark Nawaqanitawase is set to return and make his case for a State of Origin spot.
Nawaqanitawase was named on the bench for the Roosters' NRL clash against Canberra, after sustaining an ankle injury that required surgery in May.
Robinson said Nawaqanitawase got through training successfully and is firming to play at a cool GIO Stadium on Friday night.
His addition comes at a perfect time after the coach learnt that stand-in winger Cody Ramsey wouldn't take the field in the nation's capital because of illness.
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Thu, 4th June, 2026, 10:22 AEST
Canberra star forward speaks publicly about his future
Hudson Young, off-contract next season, discusses contract negotiations as Raiders aim to secure him from rival clubs.
Zero Tackle
Off-contract at the end of next season and free to negotiate with rivals from November 1 this year, Hudson Young has finally spoken publicly about his future.
With the Perth Bears and PNG Chiefs joining the competition and both still on the hunt for a marquee forward, it has led the Canberra Raiders to waste no time in making sure their star forward does not hit the open market.
It was reported in May that contract negotiations were underway to lock down Young long-term, but over a month later, the 27-year-old has now broken his silence.
"I'm not too sure where my management and the club are at, but I let them take over that," Young told The Canberra Times.
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Thu, 4th June, 2026, 8:28 AEST
Ethan Strange shows he's the real deal and the hype is deserved
Praise can overwhelm young athletes; Ethan Strange shows promise despite limited experience, demonstrating growth in recent performances.
Region Canberra
In writing about a 21-year-old athlete, it's important not only to maintain perspective but also to contemplate the impact of continual praise.
I have witnessed the downfall of plenty of young footballers who become consumed by their own greatness, fuelled by hyped media praise, only to come undone without the necessary life experience to handle the accolades and the fall.
In the case of 21-year-old Ethan Strange, I feel as though we are on solid territory, even though he has only played 56 NRL first-grade games for the Raiders.
His performance for NSW in the opening game of the Origin Series, and his follow-up in the Raiders' victory over North Queensland, show he has gone to another level in the space of a week.
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