Canberra Raiders News

Sat, 30th May, 2026, 12:48 AEST
Strange to make Origin case as Raiders take on Cowboys
Ethan Strange returns for Canberra after a strong State of Origin debut. Coach Ricky Stuart encourages more players to step up and compete at that level.
The Canberra Times
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 Blues debut.
Just days after being parachuted into the starting lineup 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 on Wednesday.
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 five-eighth jersey for game two on June 17.
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Sat, 30th May, 2026, 11:58 AEST
Having reviewed the Raiders game, does Ricky stand by what he said?
Ricky Stuart humorously reflected on his coaching remarks, emphasizing his focus on preparing the Raiders for an upcoming match.
The Canberra Times
Ricky Stuart joked there were times in his coaching career where he hasn't thought about what he said - and his wallet was much lighter as a consequence.
But that wasn't the case when he raised concerns about the consistency of the refereeing in the NRL.
The Canberra Raiders coach stands by those comments and says he didn't need to follow them up with the governing body.
Instead, his focus was on preparing the Green Machine for their crucial clash with North Queensland at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.
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Sat, 30th May, 2026, 7:00 AEST
Ennis Aspires for NSW Blues Coaching Role
Michael Ennis seeks the NSW Blues coaching role, having played for them and gained coaching experience with multiple NRL teams.
LeagueNews.co
Michael Ennis, the former head coach of the St George Illawarra Dragons, has expressed a strong desire to take on the coaching role for the NSW Blues.
Ennis, who secured a premiership with the Cronulla Sharks in 2016, played a significant role in state representation, appearing in eight matches for the Blues between 2009 and 2015. His playing career includes 274 NRL games, during which he donned jerseys for teams such as the Newcastle Knights, St George Illawarra Dragons, Brisbane Broncos, Canterbury Bulldogs, and Cronulla Sharks.
In recent seasons, he has started his coaching journey, taking on specialist roles with several clubs, including the Canberra Raiders, Cronulla Sharks, and Parramatta Eels. He joined the Manly Sea Eagles in 2023 and later signed on as an assistant coach with the Dragons for 2026.
However, his stint with the Dragons was short-lived, as he was released on April 21 following the dismissal of head coach Shane Flanagan after a rough start to the season.
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