Canberra Raiders News

Wed, 24th June, 2026, 12:56 AEST
If the Blues want any hope of winning, they must start Ethan Strange
NSW should change their State of Origin team, embracing their tradition to improve chances of winning.
The Canberra Times
Why is there even a debate over this? Yes, NSW should make wholesale changes to their team for State of Origin III. It's the NSW way. It's always been the NSW way and there's no reason to stop now.
In fact, there's every reason to keep going that way. Who knows, if they do they might actually get closer to the team they need to win this thing.
There's nothing wrong with making a lot of changes. These are elite players, the understanding develops quickly in a training camp.
Don't believe that Queensland rubbish about loyalty and picking and sticking being the way to go when it comes to team selections.
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Wed, 24th June, 2026, 8:24 AEST
Cause of Daine Laurie's suspension revealed
Daine Laurie is suspended for one match due to a preseason incident, missing the Raiders' game against the Dragons.
Zero Tackle
Canberra Raiders star Daine Laurie was a surprise omission from the Green Machine's line-up to face the St George Illawarra Dragons on Sunday.
Laurie has played nine games for the Raiders this year, making his club debut in Round 8 against his former side, the Wests Tigers.
It has now been revealed by The Canberra Times that the NRL's Integrity Unit has handed the star utility a one-match suspension for a preseason incident.
He will also be given an undisclosed fine and education from the NRL on top of the suspension.
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Wed, 24th June, 2026, 6:52 AEST
Melbourne Storm confirm extent of Jahrome Hughes injury
Jahrome Hughes has a low-grade hamstring injury; he'll be sidelined for one to three weeks but likely to return soon.
Zero Tackle
The Melbourne Storm have confirmed Jahrome Hughes' stint on the sideline will not be a long one, with the halfback ruled out due to a low grade hamstring injury.
Hughes picked up the injury during the closing stages of Melbourne's heavy 42 points to 20 win over the Canberra Raiders on Sunday afternoon.
He left the field with just eight minutes to play, with the New Zealand international now likely to be unavailable for a period of between one and three weeks.
Low grade hamstring strains are often simply a management injury, and Hughes will track back to the park in the coming weeks pending on how he rebounds.
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