Canberra Raiders News

Wed, 29th April, 2026, 15:38 AEST
'They'll go anywhere for me': The driving force behind versatile Raiders weapon amid injury chaos
Daine Laurie becomes crucial for the Raiders amid injuries, retaining his spot on the bench for the upcoming game.
The Canberra Times
Daine Laurie came to the capital this season knowing he'd have to earn the right to play in the NRL every week, and as injuries begin to pile up for the Canberra Raiders the experienced playmaker now emerges as one of their most valuable weapons.
The Raiders named a massively reshuffled squad for their round nine game against the Gold Coast Titans on Saturday, but Laurie retained his spot on the bench after his club debut last week.
Coach Ricky Stuart needs his versatile Mr Fix-It right about now for good reason.
Back-rowers Noah Martin (ankles) and Zac Hosking (concussion) joined Josh Papali'i (calf) on the injured list on Tuesday, and five-eighth Ethan Strange (ankle) and back-rower Simi Sasagi (hamstring) still need to pass fitness tests on Friday to play this weekend.
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Tue, 28th April, 2026, 20:40 AEST
Raiders Face Injury Setbacks Ahead of Match
The Canberra Raiders report Noah Martin will undergo ankle surgery, sidelining him long-term, while another player misses one game.
LeagueNews.co
The Canberra Raiders have issued an alarming injury report ahead of their round 9 matchup against the Gold Coast Titans, revealing that one player will be sidelined for an extended period while another will miss just one game.
Noah Martin is facing a lengthy recovery after the Raiders announced he will undergo surgery on both ankles due to separate syndesmosis injuries sustained during last week's encounter with the Wests Tigers.
The promising young player is scheduled to meet with a specialist this Friday, and surgery is planned shortly thereafter.
This dual procedure casts uncertainty over his return timeline, as syndesmosis injuries are often known for requiring significant recovery time.
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Tue, 28th April, 2026, 18:56 AEST
Things that make stadium sense after seeing this: Canberra's venue needs a roof and to be in the city
Smiles reflect joy at Christchurch's new stadium, highlighting a community bond after a decade of recovery from a devastating earthquake.
The Canberra Times
The first things you notice are the smiles.
"This is the sort of thing that could bring Canberra together," says long-time Brumbies fan Jim Taylor as he breaks away from the crowd for a chat.
Every smile tells a different story. Some take a moment to reflect on the 15 years it has taken for this venue to rise from the rubble of a devastating 2011 earthquake.
Others, like Jim, have just stepped out of one of the bars, cafes or restaurants in Christchurch's centre for the short walk to the city's new $560 million stadium.
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