Canberra Raiders News

Canberra Raiders face Penrith Panthers in Mudgee, celebrating grassroots rugby league's future stars.

Canberra Daily

Grassroots football and the next generation of rugby league players will be the focus of the Canberra Raiders' blockbuster clash with the Penrith Panthers in Mudgee.

The match is being held in the regional NSW town on Friday 22 August as part of the Telstra Footy Country Round.

The round promotes where it all began - local footy fields, muddy boots, and junior club pride, while also celebrating the next generation of footy legends.

Second rower Simi Sasagi - who has just been re-signed to the Raiders until the end of the 2028 season - said it was cool to play at a country ground.

"To be able to make it back to the communities that don't really get to see that...

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The Dragons may move Clint Gutherson to accommodate Chevy Stewart's potential arrival in 2026.

Zero Tackle

The St George Illawarra Dragons are reportedly weighing up moving Clint Gutherson into the forward pack in 2026 to accommodate the potential arrival of Chevy Stewart.

The Canberra Raiders back-up fullback has been, unsurprisingly, given permission to leave the club at the end of this year despite being contracted through to the end of 2027.

It has created a race for his services, but Wide World of Sports' The Mole is now reporting that the St George Illawarra Dragons have emerged as the front-runners for his services.

That would, however, create an issue in itself, with former Parramatta Eel and current Dragons' co-captain owning the club's number one jersey.

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The Warriors seek victory against the Sharks after a close loss to the Raiders.

LeagueNews.co

The Warriors are back at home, aiming to convert their spirited performance last week into victory against the Sharks. They narrowly missed a remarkable comeback against the Raiders, finishing the game with only 11 players and losing 20-16.

In a challenging situation, the team had already lost their captain, fullback Apii Nicholls, along with their established halves due to injuries before the match. Despite additional setbacks, including two players being sent to the sin bin, the Warriors displayed commendable resilience.

The Sharks head to New Zealand following a hard-fought victory over the Titans, where they emerged victorious with a score of 12-8 after a gritty match.

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