Canberra Raiders News

Fri, 25th September, 2026, 10:20 AEST
Why Roosters' aura won't faze the Raiders
Canberra aims to challenge the dominant Sydney Roosters in the upcoming preliminary final, inspired by a close regular-season match.
The Canberra Times
Canberra have vowed not to be overawed by the all-conquering Sydney Roosters, with a mid-season heart-to-heart ensuring there is no mental block against the NRLW's most dominant side.
The Roosters will enter Saturday night's preliminary final at Allianz Stadium as clear favourites, off the back of their second-straight unbeaten regular season.
The Tri-colours have now won 27 of their past 28 games dating back to mid-2024, with the only defeat being at the hands of Brisbane in last year's decider.
They also have added motivation to win back the trophy, with veterans Millie Elliott and Corban Baxter to retire at the end of this season.
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Fri, 25th September, 2026, 5:47 AEST
Matty Johns' preliminary finals guide: Key match-ups, predictions, why stunning upset is on cards
Matthew Johns analyzes NRL finals, highlighting key players and drawing parallels to the 1980s Canberra Raiders.
The Australian
No more second chances. It's do-or-die.
Matthew Johns reveals where each NRL preliminary final will be won and lost - and the players who will make the difference.
SHADES OF GREEN
In sport, we compare individuals, teams, and moments.
These Dolphins remind me so much of the young Canberra Raiders of the late 1980s.
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Thu, 24th September, 2026, 17:13 AEST
Canberra Raiders confirm triple re-signing
The Canberra Raiders re-signed Jed Stuart, Malachi Smith, and Mark Tuialii, extending Stuart's contract to 2029.
Zero Tackle
The Canberra Raiders have confirmed three re-signings, with Jed Stuart, Malachi Smith and Mark Tuialii all committing their futures to the club.
Stuart is the most experienced of the trio, and had an option in his contract that would have made him a Raider in 2027 had the club taken it.
They have instead extended him out to the end of 2029, with the outside back who has been on the fringe of the first-grade side since debuting in the middle of 2015 locked in at the Raiders for the next three years.
Stuart has played 28 games for the Raiders since debuting, and will likely continue to add to that tally next year, particularly if Sebastian Kris leaves for the Gold Coast Titans, as reports have suggested may happen.
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Why Roosters' aura won't faze the Raiders

Matty Johns' preliminary finals guide: Key match-ups, predictions, why stunning upset is on cards

Canberra Raiders confirm triple re-signing

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