Canberra Raiders News

In Round 27, teams debut players while resting key athletes for upcoming finals.

LeagueNews.co

In Round 27 of the 2025 NRL season, numerous players are set to make their debuts as teams start strategizing for the upcoming finals. With the postseason looming, clubs are making deliberate decisions about which players to rest prior to the knockout rounds.

In a surprising turn of events, the Broncos have stood down a prominent player due to a violation of team standards. Meanwhile, a significant number of debutants have been named across various teams for the final round of the regular season.

The Melbourne Storm, Canberra Raiders, Penrith Panthers, and New Zealand Warriors have all opted to rest at least one of their key players. The Panthers, however, have brought back most players who were sidelined in the previous week's matches.

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Corey Horsburgh transitions from wanting to leave to captaining the Raiders in their final match.

The Canberra Times

From wanting to leave to Canberra Raiders captain.

It's been a big 12 months for Corey Horsburgh.

The fiery redhead will skipper the Green Machine for their final-round clash against the Dolphins at Redcliffe on Sunday.

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Chanté Temara's surprise visit for sister Zahara's milestone match inspired Canberra's victory and unity.

LeagueNews.co

Raiders hooker Chanté Temara shared how a surprise visit from their grandparents for sister Zahara's 50th NRLW match played a crucial role in keeping Canberra's finals dreams alive.

Zahara, a trailblazer in the women's game, celebrated her milestone with grace and leadership, clinching a dramatic victory against Wests Tigers by scoring a golden point field goal. This 17-16 win not only broke Canberra's 2025 home ground losing streak but also created a cherished memory for the Temara family, coinciding with Chanté's own achievement of reaching 30 NRLW games.

Behind the scenes, Chanté orchestrated a surprise that transcended mere match preparation-a heartfelt gesture that elicited smiles throughout the squad and contributed to their third consecutive victory.

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