Canberra Raiders News

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Canberra Raiders co-captain Jarrod Croker will miss the remainder of the 2022 season due to a shoulder injury he sustained last month.

The 31-year-old’s long-awaited return to the NRL ended in heartbreaking scenes, gingerly walking off the field with his jersey acting as a sling after attempting to prevent a try late in Canberra’s Round 9 victory over the Canterbury Bulldogs.

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The Sydney Roosters face an uphill battle to remain in the top eight throughout the Origin period after losing their crucial clash with the Canberra Raiders on Sunday.

With brutal games against the Melbourne Storm, Parramatta Eels and Penrith Panthers awaiting them, the Roosters couldn’t afford to return from the nation’s capital having lost to the 11th-placed Raiders.

But despite the unwavering efforts of Joey Manu — the best player on the field in a beaten side — Trent Robinson’s men were left to rue poor discipline and missed opportunities in a 22-16 defeat that will be tough...

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Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana has been charged for “dangerous contact” by the NRL Match Review Committee after kicking an opponent’s head during Sunday evening’s match against the Sydney Roosters.

In the first half of Canberra’s 22-16 victory at GIO Stadium, Rapana was brought down in a tackle by two players while Roosters lock Egan Butcher held onto his leg.

The 32-year-old retaliated by sticking out his boot, striking Butcher in the face and drawing blood.

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