Canberra Raiders News

Sat, 27th June, 2026, 12:42 AEST
'It was a strange injury': Ricky reveals surgery needed for Raiders star
Simi Sasagi returns for the Raiders despite shoulder issues, needing off-season surgery; other players may return next week.
The Canberra Times
Simi Sasagi's shoulder isn't 100 per cent, but the Canberra Raiders are hoping it will get through the rest of the NRL season.
He's still going to need surgery in the off-season, having missed the past five games.
Sasagi's the first of the Raiders troops to return, lining up in the centres against the cellar-dwelling Dragons at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.
But Canberra coach Ricky Stuart said Josh Papali'i (calf) and Noah Martin (ankles) would be available for selection next weekend if they didn't have the bye.
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Fri, 26th June, 2026, 14:30 AEST
'This season's on the line': selfless Raider only focused on Dragons, not contract
Matt Timoko focuses on NRL finals amid contract discussions with Raiders, who seek to secure young players' futures.
The Canberra Times
Matt Timoko could be excused for having one eye on his Canberra Raiders future.
But the centre's only concern is on following through from a Green Machine honesty session to launch a last-ditch effort to play NRL finals.
Discussions are ongoing between the Raiders and Timoko's manager, Richard White, over the Canberra centre's future.
The Raiders didn't take up their option for next season, but were in negotiations for 2027 and beyond, with the club also looking to lock in a raft of their other young guns.
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Fri, 26th June, 2026, 14:12 AEST
Raiders Extend Roddy's Contract Until 2030
The Canberra Raiders extend Joe Roddy's contract for three years, securing him until 2030 due to his promising potential.
LeagueNews.co
The Canberra Raiders have officially announced that forward Joe Roddy will have his contract extended for an additional three years, securing his place at the club through to the end of the 2030 season.
Despite limited appearances in the NRL, Roddy has demonstrated significant potential to become a standout forward in the capital, evident from his debut last year where he scored two tries coming off the bench.
With his existing contract set to conclude at the end of 2027, the Raiders acted swiftly to prevent him from entering the market in November, ensuring his long-term commitment to the club.
Roddy's junior career began in Tumut, a region within the Raiders' junior pathways, illustrating the effectiveness of their development system.
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'It was a strange injury': Ricky reveals surgery needed for Raiders star

'This season's on the line': selfless Raider only focused on Dragons, not contract

Raiders Extend Roddy's Contract Until 2030

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