Canberra Raiders News

In 2026, North Queensland Cowboys face Newcastle Knights at NRL's Las Vegas season opener on February 28.

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The North Queensland Cowboys are set to participate in the NRL's season-opening event in Las Vegas in 2026.

They will face the Newcastle Knights, while the St George Illawarra Dragons will compete against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in another match.

The event will also include a fixture from the English Super League, featuring Hull KR versus the Leeds Rhinos.

Scheduled for Saturday, February 28 (Sunday, March 1 AEST), the event will take place at Allegiant Stadium, which is the home of the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders.

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The Raiders' lineup includes Zac Hosking, returning Corey Horsburgh, and backs Timoko, Kris, and Savage.

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The Canberra Raiders have announced their team lineup for the upcoming match against the Gold Coast Titans at GIO Stadium on Sunday.

Notably, Zac Hosking will take on the second-row position, stepping in for Matty Nicholson, who is sidelined for at least 12 weeks due to a fractured fibula and a syndesmosis injury.

Additionally, Corey Horsburgh is making a return to the squad after missing round 10 due to a concussion.

The lineup includes backs Matt Timoko, Sebastian Kris, and Xavier Savage.

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The Bulldogs, now 8-1, face the Roosters, crucial for players' State of Origin aspirations.

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The Bulldogs are coming off a thrilling comeback victory against the Raiders, recovering from a 20-point deficit to win 32-20, marking their impressive record of 8-1 this season.

They face the Roosters in Round 11, a team that recently benefited from a bye and has secured two convincing wins over the Dragons and Dolphins.

This upcoming matchup is crucial for several players looking to strengthen their State of Origin claims, including James Tedesco, Spencer Leniu, Connor Watson, Angus Crichton, Matt Burton, Jacob Kiraz, and Reed Mahoney.

Meanwhile, Bulldogs captain Stephen Crichton has already secured his spot in the Blues lineup.

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