Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 18th May, 2026, 9:14 AEST
Raiders duo named in NSW Origin squad
Hudson Young and Ethan Strange join NSW Blues squad; six players debut in State of Origin.
Canberra Daily
Canberra Raiders stars Hudson Young and Ethan Strange have been named in the NSW Blues squad for State of Origin Game I.
After a strong start to the season, Young has been named to start in the second row, while Strange is on the bench for his potential Origin debut.
Meanwhile, James Tedesco has beaten out Dylan Edwards for the starting fullback role, marking his 24th start for the Blues.
There are six debutants in the squad, including Victor Radley and Addin Fonua-Blake, who are available for selection after eligibility changes this year. Tolu Koula has been named on the wing for his debut, while fellow first-timers Blayke Brailey and Casey McLean are on the bench with Dylan Lucas as the reserve.
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Mon, 18th May, 2026, 8:24 AEST
Raiders to Discuss Young's Contract Soon
The Raiders plan contract talks for Hudson Young, a reliable second-rower, as he approaches free agency this November.
LeagueNews.co
The Canberra Raiders are preparing to initiate discussions regarding a long-term contract extension for Hudson Young in the upcoming weeks.
Over the last year, Young has established himself as one of the top and, crucially, most reliable second-rowers in the NRL.
Previously recognized for occasional disciplinary issues on the field, he has now stepped up as a leader within the Raiders' ranks. It's anticipated that Young will likely secure a starting spot for the NSW Blues when Laurie Daley announces his squad for Game 1 of the 2026 State of Origin series on Monday morning.
Currently, Young's contract expires at the end of 2027, which means he could enter the free-agent market on November 1 if an agreement with the Raiders is not reached by that time.
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Sun, 17th May, 2026, 17:12 AEST
Raiders duo in line for Origin call-up as selection headache looms for Ricky
Canberra Raiders fans anticipate State of Origin selections, but injuries and player call-ups complicate coach Ricky Stuart's lineup decisions.
The Canberra Times
When State of Origin rolls around each year, every Canberra Raiders fan eagerly awaits which of their favourite players they can cheer for - or against - in the mate-versus-mate battle royale.
But while the Raiders are set to celebrate two star players being named for the Origin opener at Homebush next Wednesday, their inclusion presents another selection headache for coach Ricky Stuart.
Five-eighth Ethan Strange is expected to be named on the NSW Blues' six-man bench for game one in Sydney, with his versatility, physical playing style and electric form earning him a call-up from coach Laurie Daley.
Back-rower Hudson Young is also predicted to be part of the Blues squad, as he's continued to be a consistent game-changer at club level.
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