Canberra Raiders News

Sun, 31st May, 2026, 19:54 AEST
Strange magic as Raiders down 'passive' Cowboys
The Raiders ended a two-game losing streak, thanks to Ethan Strange's impressive performance in their 26-12 win over the Cowboys. Coach Stuart sees potential for further growth.
The Canberra Times
Coach Ricky Stuart believes Ethan Strange is nowhere near a finished product after the star playmaker produced another inspirational performance to steer Canberra to a hoodoo-busting 26-12 victory against North Queensland.
After sparking NSW to a 22-20 comeback win in the State of Origin series opener on Wednesday, the five-eighth was influential on Sunday, making crucial tackles, scoring a try, assisting another and posting eight tackle busts at GIO Stadium.
His NRL performance will only strengthen his case to keep the NSW starting No.6 jersey for game two on June 17 after the 21-year-old was parachuted into the Blues squad when Mitchell Moses sustained a hamstring injury.
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Sun, 31st May, 2026, 19:16 AEST
Strange, Weekes up the ante as Raiders down Cowboys
The Raiders ended a two-game losing streak, defeating the Cowboys 26-12, thanks to standout performances from Ethan Strange and Kaeo Weekes.
The Canberra Times
Ethan Strange has capped off his glittering week with another inspirational performance to steer Canberra to a statement 26-12 victory against North Queensland.
After sparking NSW to a 22-20 comeback win in the State of Origin series opener on Wednesday, the Raiders playmaker was influential on Sunday, making crucial tackles, scoring a try, assisting another and posting eight tackle busts at GIO Stadium.
His NRL performance will only strengthen his case to keep the NSW starting No.6 jersey for game two on June 17 after the 21-year-old was parachuted into the Blues squad with Mitchell Moses sustaining a hamstring injury.
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Sat, 30th May, 2026, 18:12 AEST
Strong club form key to Strange staying in blue
Canberra's coach praises Ethan Strange's growth after his State of Origin debut, encouraging other players to step up while focusing on his Raiders performances.
The Canberra Times
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is already seeing signs young gun Ethan Strange has changed as a player after returning from a glittering State of Origin performance.
And he's urging more of his stars to step up into the representative arena after the five-eighth made his NSW debut.
Just days after being parachuted into the starting line-up with Mitchell Moses ruled out with a hamstring injury, Strange played a dazzling role in the Blues' epic 22-20 comeback victory in game one at Accor Stadium.
His crucial second-half try laid the platform for NSW's resurgence and has dealt Blues coach Laurie Daley a fresh conundrum, as he now must decide who will be in the starting No.6 jersey for game two on June 17.
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