Canberra Raiders News

Kaeo Weekes claimed NRL's fastest title, reaching 36km/h, surpassing Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow this season.

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Kaeo Weekes, the Raiders' fullback, has claimed the title of the fastest player in the NRL this year as the league's speedsters gear up for Magic Round.

According to nrl.com.au and data from the Telstra Tracker, Weekes has reached a remarkable top speed of 36km/h, narrowly surpassing Dolphins player Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow.

He is the only player to exceed the 10 metres per second threshold this season, achieving a speed of 10.01 m/s.

A former sprinting standout in high school, Weekes had previously clocked a 10.98s 100m sprint at the age of 17.

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Raiders face Panthers Sunday; seeking redemption after loss, while Panthers aim to extend winning streak.

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The Raiders NSW and Jersey Flegg Cup teams are set to face off against the Penrith Panthers in a double header this Sunday at Parker Street Reserve, Penrith.

The Raiders aim for redemption following a heavy 52-14 loss to the Melbourne Storm, which has dropped them to fifth place on the ladder.

Coach Jordan Macey plans to overhaul the backline, moving Keahn Skipps to halfback and Tim Carson to five-eighth for this important match.

Meanwhile, the Panthers come into the game riding a wave of momentum with three consecutive wins, including a narrow 25-24 victory over the Bulldogs last week.

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Tickets are on sale for the Panthers' inaugural game in Mudgee against the Raiders on August 22.

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Tickets for the Penrith Panthers' home game against the Canberra Raiders in Mudgee are now officially on sale.

Scheduled for Friday, August 22, the match at Glen Willow Oval represents the Panthers' first-ever visit to Mudgee and the first Telstra Premiership game in the town since 2023.

This Round 25 clash pits the Panthers against a historic rival, the Raiders, with whom they have a storied rivalry, including memorable encounters in the 1990 and 1991 grand finals.

This match also marks the beginning of a new arrangement that will see the Panthers host NRL games in Mudgee in both 2025 and 2026, strengthening the club's connection to Central West NSW.

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