Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 9th June, 2026, 9:52 AEST
'His running game is as good as anyone': Raiders star misses out on NSW Blues starting 13
Ethan Strange remains on the NSW bench as Mitchell Moses is chosen despite injury concerns for Origin II.
The Canberra Times
Origin I hero Ethan Strange has missed out on a NSW Blues starting spot, with coach Laurie Daley opting to recall Mitchell Moses despite him being under an injury cloud.
Strange has again been named on the Blues bench - as he was for game one before being a late call-up to cover for Moses (hamstring).
As expected, Raiders second-rower Hudson Young retained his starting spot in the NSW back row.
Daley's giving Moses every opportunity to partner Nathan Cleary in the halves, but he'll have to train "flat out" on Thursday to prove his fitness for Origin II - at the MCG next Wednesday.
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Mon, 8th June, 2026, 22:38 AEST
Blues stars spotted cruising around Sydney Harbour on luxurious superyacht
NSW State of Origin players enjoyed a $2500/hour cruise on a superyacht during Sydney's Vivid festival before the game.
The Australian
Stars from the NSW State of Origin game two squad have been spotted enjoying a late-night cruise on a luxurious superyacht around Sydney Harbour during the city's popular Vivid light festival, as coach Laurie Daley named his 21-man squad set to take on the Queensland Maroons in Melbourne.
The players were seen hopping off the Seven Star - a 98ft Azimut sports superyacht which spans three levels - and onto the Milsons Point Ferry Wharf, where they headed into Sydney's iconic Luna Park.
On the long weekend cruise, which cost $2500 per hour, was Blues captain, Isaah Yeo, Roosters fullback James Tedesco and Penrith co-captain Nathan Cleary.
Also spotted was Cronulla-Sutherland sharks prop Addin Fonua-Blake and Hudson Young, the second rower for the Canberra Raiders.
Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles players Tolu Koula and Haumole Olakau'atu were also pictured enjoying the superyacht.
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Mon, 8th June, 2026, 18:08 AEST
Billy Walters confirms contract negotiations, unsure of future
Injured Billy Walters is negotiating his future with the Brisbane Broncos, but his contract status remains uncertain due to salary cap issues.
Zero Tackle
Injured Brisbane Broncos dummy half Billy Walters has confirmed he is in negotiations with the club over his future, but no guarantee of remaining at Red Hill.
Walters, who injured his ACL in a qualifying final against the Canberra Raiders next year and missed the remainder of the finals series, is due back on the field in the coming weeks.
Off-contract at the end of 2026, every game will be a test of his future market value.
Brisbane have long been rumoured to be in a struggle to keep Walters given their own salary cap, with the club having plenty of big-money deals already out.
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