Canberra Raiders News

Sat, 23rd August, 2025, 17:26 AEST
The Canberra Raiders put their horror start to the NRLW season behind them with a thumping victory win over Canterbury
Canberra secured a record-breaking 56-24 win, marking back-to-back victories after a rough start.
The Daily Telegraph
Canberra's horror start to the season seems like a distant memory after they made it back-to-back NRLW wins with a record-breaking 56-24 victory over the Bulldogs who remain winless since their hot start in the opening two rounds.
The win lifts the Raiders off the bottom of the table for now after they started the 2025 campaign with six heavy losses, including four at home, with Canberra posting their highest score in a game that featured the most points ever in an NRLW clash.
But last week's win over the ill-disciplined Warriors has breathed new life into their season, with the Green Machine blitzing the Bulldogs in Belmore with five first-half tries, including a double to veteran...
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Sat, 23rd August, 2025, 13:56 AEST
Cleary Misses Chance as Panthers Fall to Raiders
Nathan Cleary's defensive issues raise questions before finals, amid potential squad changes for Kangaroos.
LeagueNews.co
A missed opportunity from Nathan Cleary has raised concerns regarding the halfback's defensive performance as the finals approach, igniting discussions about James Tedesco potentially replacing Dylan Edwards in the Kangaroos squad following a series of mistakes. Cleary has consistently demonstrated his clutch ability in the NRL, highlighted by his recent two-point field goal against the Titans four weeks ago.
Furthermore, he came remarkably close to securing another close game for the Penrith Panthers against the Raiders, with his field goal attempt in golden point striking the post. Unfortunately, a significant lapse from Liam Martin during play enabled Kaeo Weekes to secure a game-winning try for the Canberra Raiders.
Observers noted a troubling defensive lapse from Cleary during the same action. With just two minutes remaining in golden point, his field goal attempt rebounded off the post into the hands of Jed Stuart.
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Sat, 23rd August, 2025, 10:05 AEST
Clarifying Liam Martin's Costly Mistake
NRL fans are frustrated with Liam Martin for hesitating, costing the Panthers a crucial match.
LeagueNews.co
NRL fans are expressing their frustration with Liam Martin following his decision to pull out of a tackle on Jed Stuart, a moment that proved costly for the Panthers as Nathan Cleary admitted Penrith should not have found themselves in such a precarious position. The match against Canberra in Mudgee culminated in one of the most thrilling golden point finishes in NRL history, with Cleary's field goal attempt striking the post just under two minutes from the end.
The ball rebounded to Raiders winger Stuart, who leaped to secure it. As he descended, Martin was poised to tackle him. However, indecisiveness led Martin to withdraw from his challenge, allowing Stuart to offload the ball to rising star Ethan Strange. Strange then evaded Dylan Edwards and sent the ball back inside to Kaeo Weekes, who scored a decisive try, sealing victory for the Raiders and greatly enhancing their chances of clinching the minor premiership.
The Panthers were left dejected after suffering their second consecutive golden point loss, having also fallen to the Storm the previous week due to Harry Grant's genius play in extra time. Following the match, focus shifted to Martin's critical moment of hesitation on that final play.
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