Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 23rd June, 2026, 16:04 AEST
Cult hero makes shock return as another star dropped in Raiders reshuffle
Simi Sasagi returns for the Raiders against the Dragons, aiming to restore confidence after recent poor performances.
The Canberra Times
A Canberra Raiders cult hero is set to make a surprise return in Sunday's clash with the St George Illawarra Dragons, as another star player was dropped.
The Raiders have been dismissed as premiership contenders and lashed by pundits over their recent performances.
But with their backs against the walls and the last-placed Dragons coming to Bruce, there's a big chance for the Green Machine to rebuild some confidence and show the NRL there's still quality in the capital.
The Raiders will be boosted by Simi Sasagi being named in the centres, returning earlier than expected from his shoulder setback. It's one of three changes to the side that copped a 42-20 shellacking by the Melbourne Storm last weekend.
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Tue, 23rd June, 2026, 5:36 AEST
What's going on with the Raiders? We dive into Canberra's slide...
Calls to sack Ricky emerge as Raiders fans overreact to a disappointing season following last year's minor premiership success.
The Canberra Times
So the calls to sack Ricky have started.
But maybe it's time for some Canberra Raiders fans to take a chill pill.
Yes, it's been a disappointing season from the Green Machine - especially after the expectations created by last year's drought-breaking minor premiership.
And yes, it's not good enough to be sitting second-last on the NRL ladder - facing the highly likely prospect of becoming the first minor premiers to miss the play-offs the following season since the Sydney Roosters in 2016.
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Mon, 22nd June, 2026, 16:10 AEST
Why Fowler knows Nathan Cleary will bounce back from Origin loss as Matildas star backs Socceroos ahead of her own World Cup
Mary Fowler supports boyfriend Nathan Cleary after NSW's State of Origin loss, understanding the pressures of professional sports.
The Australian
Mary Fowler knows all about the pressures of professional sport, the dangers of trying to be a complete perfectionist and the mental stress that comes with it.
She would have understood better than most what the NSW team was going through when she entered the Blues sheds at the MCG after their State of Origin loss on Wednesday night when
TV cameras captured her consoling boyfriend Nathan Cleary.
"Honestly, just support. I'm proud of him no matter what he does out there on the field, and as most people know, but me in particular playing professional sport as well, losses come with the game," Fowler said.
The Matildas and Manchester City star was in Sydney on Monday for a training session as part of a promotional visit with junior girls at the Southern District Raiders.
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