Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 16th June, 2026, 21:12 AEST
Players Improve Rankings in Competitive Round
All four players improved their rankings; Kennedy is 11th, while Eels upset Raiders. Ford scored points in the bye round.
LeagueNews.co
While none of the highlighted players made the top ten, all four have improved their rankings.
William Kennedy is now in 11th place, with Isaiya Katoa at 31st, Jarome Luai at 44th, and Cody Walker at 65th, each securing five votes from all judges.
In another match, the Parramatta Eels pulled off an upset against the Canberra Raiders, with Isaiah Iongi and Kitione Kautoga sharing the top place.
Among the top ten, only Jackson Ford managed to earn points in this bye-affected round, sliding into fourth with five votes.
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Tue, 16th June, 2026, 20:26 AEST
Strange to Bench as Back-Rower in Origin
Ethan Strange will play as a back-rower off the bench in State of Origin II, while Mitchell Moses's fitness is uncertain.
LeagueNews.co
NSW coach Laurie Daley has confirmed that Ethan Strange will take on a role as a back-rower off the bench during Wednesday's State of Origin II at the MCG.
Strange had a standout performance in his debut as the Blues' five-eighth, stepping in for the injured Mitchell Moses (hamstring) during Origin I last month.
The Canberra Raiders talent made a significant impact by scoring a try in the Blues' thrilling come-from-behind 22-20 victory over Queensland in Sydney.
In preparation for taking on the Maroons in Origin II, Strange has been named on the Blues' interchange bench, while Moses is set to start, although his fitness remains uncertain.
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Tue, 16th June, 2026, 18:36 AEST
Blues coach Laurie Daley reveals Ethan Strange's role in State of Origin II against Maroons at MCG
Blues coach Laurie Daley confirms Ethan Strange will play as a bench back-rower in Origin II.
ABC Sport
NSW coach Laurie Daley says Ethan Strange is set to be used off the bench as a back-rower in Wednesday's State of Origin II at the MCG.
Strange made an impressive debut as Blues five-eighth when he was a late replacement for the injured Mitchell Moses (hamstring) in Origin I last month.
The Canberra Raiders star scored a try in the Blues' come-from-behind 22-20 win over Queensland in Sydney.
Strange was included on the Blues interchange bench to face the Maroons in Origin II, with Moses named to start despite doubt over his fitness.
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