Canberra Raiders News

Ethan Strange impresses, potentially earning a spot in Australia's Kangaroos squad for 2025 Ashes.

Zero Tackle

Australia coach Kevin Walters has confirmed that Canberra Raiders youngster Ethan Strange is a chance to make the Kangaroos squad for the 2025 Ashes Series at the end of this year.

Only in the third season of his NRL career, Strange has formed a formidable partnership with Jamal Fogarty in the halves, which has moved the Raiders to the top of the NRL ladder and has one of the best running games for a playmaker.

Following his stellar showing against the Manly Sea Eagles, he has now emerged as a bolter to claim a spot in Australia's squad at the end of the year to take on England.

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Phil Rothfield reviews highlights, criticizes Wayne Bennett, and discusses rugby league's acceptable physicality this week.

The Australian

Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield reveals his highlights and lowlights from the week in sport, potting super coach Wayne Bennett over his attack on the Australian Rugby League Commission.

There's nothing wrong with a little bit of biffo in rugby league, as long as it's not over the top thuggery. We put a poll up on social media on Saturday night and 86.4 per cent of punters said they loved the stink in the Roosters v Dolphins game at Suncorp. No king hits, no broken jaws and no harm done. Four offending players in the sin bin and play on. The referee and bunker handled it perfectly.

Another knockout blow for Manly Sea Eagles warhorse Jake Trbojevic - his third category one concussion this season - against the Canberra Raiders on Friday...

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Keahn Skipps leaves Canberra Raiders for Penrith Panthers, depleting the team's playmaker options.

LeagueNews.co

The Canberra Raiders and coach Ricky Stuart have suffered another setback as promising young halfback Keahn Skipps has left the club to sign with the Penrith Panthers. The departure follows Jamal Fogarty's recent signing with Manly, further depleting the Raiders' playmaker options.

As reported by The Daily Telegraph, the team was informed that Skipps was feeling homesick and had requested a release several times this year. Originally from the Gold Coast, Stuart had anticipated that Skipps would sign with a Queensland club instead of departing to another New South Wales team.

Despite the Raiders initially denying multiple requests for a release, they ultimately relented. However, Skipps opted for a three-year deal with the Panthers rather than returning to his home state.

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