Canberra Raiders News

Thu, 13th August, 2026, 11:54 AEST
Raiders move to secure forward pack
Ata Mariota has re-signed with the Raiders until 2028, providing stability amid concerns over departures and injuries in their forward pack.
The Canberra Times
Uncertainty surrounding Canberra's crumbling forward pack has been partially alleviated, with Ata Mariota re-signing until the end of the 2028 season.
With fellow forward Morgan Smithies leaving for Perth next season and veteran prop Josh Papali'i also departing at the end of this campaign, there is concern the Raiders will be without quality middles next year.
Rumours are circulating that out-of-favour front-rower Corey Horsburgh is also set to move to the Bears, meaning Mariota's deal will provide immediate relief for the Green Machine.
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Thu, 13th August, 2026, 11:45 AEST
Raiders' rising star pens new deal with Canberra
Ata Mariota re-signs with Canberra Raiders, easing forward pack uncertainty amid player departures.
Canberra Daily
Uncertainty surrounding Canberra's crumbling forward pack has been partially alleviated, with Ata Mariota re-signing until the end of the 2028 season.
With fellow forward Morgan Smithies leaving for Perth next season and veteran prop Josh Papali'i also departing at the end of this campaign, there is concern the Raiders will be without quality middles next year.
Rumours are circulating that out-of-favour front-rower Corey Horsburgh is also set to move to the Bears, meaning Mariota's deal will provide immediate relief for the Green Machine.
Coach Ricky Stuart has previously lavished praise on the 24-year-old, saying he will be integral to the Raiders' future, having featured in 87 NRL games for the...
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Thu, 13th August, 2026, 11:10 AEST
Raider locks in contract extension as rivals continue to hunt Green Machine stars
The Raiders secured young prop Ata Mariota's contract extension amid interest in Hudson Young and Corey Horsburgh.
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Raiders have welcomed some positive contract news as two of its biggest stars are being hunted by cashed-up rival clubs.
A day after it was announced veteran hooker Jayden Brailey would depart the Raiders after this season to join the Wests Tigers, Canberra has managed to lock down a key member of its forward pack.
While NSW Blues back-rower Hudson Young is still being courted by the PNG Chiefs and Queensland Origin forward Corey Horsburgh attracts interest from the Perth Bears, young prop Ata Mariota has re-committed to the Raiders.
The 26-year-old has signed an extension to remain at the Raiders until the end of the 2028 season, the club announced on Thursday.
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