Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 3rd March, 2026, 15:22 AEDT
NRL teams round 1: Jayden Brailey to make Canberra Raiders debut, Owen Pattie axed
Jayden Brailey debuts for Raiders, while Owen Pattie starts season in NSW Cup, surprising many fans.
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Jayden Brailey will debut for the Raiders as coach Ricky Stuart takes a long-term approach with rising star Owen Pattie.
In a round one selection shock out of the Nation's Capital, Pattie, who played every game for Canberra last season, will commence the new season in NSW Cup.
Brailey, the former Knights captain who linked with the Raiders in the off-season, will join Tom Starling as the Raiders' dummy-half combination for their opening round clash with the Sea Eagles at 4 Pines Park on Sunday.
Keep this page open for when round 1 teams drop at 4pm
In further Raiders team news, centre Matt Timoko and forward Matt Nicholson have also missed out on NRL selection.
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Tue, 3rd March, 2026, 9:26 AEDT
NRL investigates Penrith's handling of alleged drug possession by former star on Mad Monday
The NRL is investigating Penrith's response to Daine Laurie's alleged drug incident after a recent preliminary final loss.
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The NRL is investigating Penrith's handling of an alleged Mad Monday incident involving former Panthers player Daine Laurie.
Laurie, who now plays for Canberra, had reportedly been due to face Penrith Local Court after police allegedly caught him with an illicit substance the morning after Penrith's preliminary final loss to Brisbane in September.
According to reports, police officers inspected a vehicle, where Laurie was the passenger and allegedly found 0.37 grams of cocaine.
The NRL is investigating whether Penrith should have reported the matter to the integrity unit.
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Tue, 3rd March, 2026, 7:04 AEDT
The Mole: Unsung signing adds 'fear factor' to brittle Knights pack after stunning debut
Tyson Frizell believes new signing Trey Mooney brings a "fear factor" to Newcastle, having excelled in his debut.
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Knights veteran Tyson Frizell believes new signing Trey Mooney will add genuine 'fear factor' to the Newcastle pack this season.
Former Raiders forward Mooney had a powerhouse debut in Vegas, running for over 130 metres and scoring the match-sealing try against the Cowboys.
For the man who managed just four games for Canberra last season, it was a triumphant return to the big stage.
"He has that genuine fear factor you want from your middles.
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NRL teams round 1: Jayden Brailey to make Canberra Raiders debut, Owen Pattie axed

NRL investigates Penrith's handling of alleged drug possession by former star on Mad Monday

The Mole: Unsung signing adds 'fear factor' to brittle Knights pack after stunning debut

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