Canberra Raiders News

The Penrith Panthers signed young halfback Elijah Birve, enhancing their roster of emerging talent.

LeagueNews.co

The Penrith Panthers have made a significant move by signing young playmaker Elijah Birve from a rival club's youth system, indicating a potential transition post-Nathan Cleary. The four-time reigning champions have secured the 18-year-old halfback, who hails from the Sunshine Coast Falcons-an affiliate of the Melbourne Storm.

This acquisition follows previous signings of talented playmakers Keahn Skipps from the Raiders and Haami Loza from the Knights, showcasing the Panthers' strategy of acquiring emerging talent. Birve's signing comes ahead of the Storm's upcoming establishment of their own reserve-grade team in the NSW Cup, which will result in the Falcons seeking an affiliation with a Queensland NRL team. However, the Panthers acted quickly to sign Birve on a two-year deal expiring at the end of 2027.

Having been selected for the Queensland Under-18s schoolboys team this year, Birve is anticipated to kick off the 2026 season playing for the Panthers' SG Ball Cup side (Under 19s). With Birve joining Skipps and Loza, the Panthers are keenly building a roster of promising young playmakers.

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Ethan Strange represents a unique recruitment strategy, meeting with Raiders' officials in 2022.

The Australian

Ethan Strange is the poster boy for a recruitment strategy that we might just be watching a movie about one day.

Quite possibly, it could be released just after October 5.

Inside the Canberra Raiders boardroom of their head office at Braddon, an 18-year-old Strange, his father John and mother Adele, sat opposite the late and great recruitment officer Peter Mulholland and head coach Ricky Stuart.

It was 2022.

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Bulldogs lost 54-26 to Raiders in NRLW debut at Belmore, promising future growth ahead.

LeagueNews.co

Bulldogs Mark Belmore Debut Despite Raiders' Firepower

bulldogs.com.au reports that the Bulldogs faced a disappointing outcome in their inaugural NRLW match at Belmore Sports Ground against the Raiders. Although the final score favored the Canberra Raiders 54-26, this event will be remembered in the history of the club.

With a sunny afternoon and a vibrant crowd, the atmosphere was set for an electrifying game. However, the Raiders dominated, controlling possession and racking up the points quickly. Head Coach Brayden Wiliame acknowledged that, while the loss stings now, the experience will contribute to future growth.

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