Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 26th May, 2026, 5:36 AEST
'I want it really bad': Raiders star chases Origin feat that has eluded him
Hudson Young aims for his best State of Origin in 2026, excited to represent NSW despite past bench appearances.
The Canberra Times
Hudson Young has played a role for the NSW Blues in the last three State of Origin series, but the Canberra Raiders back-rower said he's poised to make the 2026 edition his best yet.
Nine times Young said he was "excited" to be back in a sky blue jersey when interviewed after his Origin selection, such is his unmatched passion for the Blues.
He's no stranger to the State of Origin stage, having worn the sky blue jersey six times since his debut in 2023.
But despite consistently earning selection through his dominant performances for the Raiders, over the past three series Young hasn't yet had the joy of hoisting the Origin shield, as he's been in and out of the squad, and often featured off the bench.
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Mon, 25th May, 2026, 17:08 AEST
'Different beast': Raiders star set for huge Origin role after NSW injury crisis
Ethan Strange may debut for NSW after Mitchell Moses' hamstring injury, stepping into the crucial No. 6 role.
The Canberra Times
Canberra Raiders gun Ethan Strange is poised to be rushed into the NSW starting side for what would be a remarkable debut after the Blues were hit by Origin drama on Monday.
Five-eighth Mitchell Moses was sent for scans on his hamstring after feeling a strain at training. He is set to be ruled out of the series opener on Wednesday night.
That paves the way for Strange to be thrust into the No. 6 role after being on the Blues' extended bench.
It was unclear what role Strange would play or whether he would get on the field. But now he will play a pivotal role in the hopes of getting revenge against Queensland.
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Mon, 25th May, 2026, 5:34 AEST
'That's way over the line': Raider reveals reason he called out vile abuse
Tom Starling condemned misogynistic abuse towards women, highlighting it as unacceptable even in the sports fan culture.
The Canberra Times
Violence against women is a massive issue in society, which is why Tom Starling was always going to call it out.
The Canberra Raiders hooker received vile, misogynistic abuse directed at him and his partner last month.
Starling, talking about the incident for the first time, said abuse was part and parcel of being an NRL player, while it was "pretty common" for the players to receive abusive messages.
Copping it from the fans was a part of the game the 27-year-old enjoyed.
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