Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 22nd September, 2025, 16:14 AEST
Fairytale over for Canberra Raiders following standout year
Despite a dislocated nose, Raiders' captain Joe Tapine spoke to media after playoff loss.
Canberra Daily
A dislocated nose and the end of the Canberra Raiders' 2025 Grand Final dream didn't stop captain Joe Tapine from speaking to the media.
It came after a very awkward one-minute, 44-second post-match press conference where both Tapine and coach Ricky Stuart appeared dejected and kept their answers brief.
The Raiders fell 12-32 to the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at GIO Stadium Canberra on Saturday 20 September during week two of the finals, ending the minor premiers' season.
There was still blood running out of Tapine's nose - and splatters on his jersey and shorts - during his post-match chat with the media, which was the result of a high shot.
While the team was disappointed, the captain's focus has turned to...
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Mon, 22nd September, 2025, 14:09 AEST
Where to now for the Canberra Raiders?
Sharks excelled in finals, with Trindall and Hynes dominating, while Raiders struggled without Strange.
Region Canberra
In the 32-12 victory over the Raiders in Saturday night's elimination semi-final, the Sharks demonstrated how vital an effective halves combination is in finals football.
Trindall and Hynes controlled the second half to perfection.
The Raiders, on the other hand, had very little rhythm following the loss of their best attacking weapon, Ethan Strange, on the morning of the final.
It was always going to be a tough assignment following the 95-minute epic and heartbreak against the Broncos the week before, coupled with the fact that eight players in the Raiders lineup were playing in their first finals campaign.
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Mon, 22nd September, 2025, 11:35 AEST
Referees allegedly assaulted at Canberra Rugby 7s game, including with 'coward' punch
A father-son duo attacked two referees during a Rugby 7s match in Canberra.
Region Canberra
Two referees were allegedly attacked by a father and son pair from Western Sydney during a Rugby 7s competition in Canberra on the weekend, including one who was hit from behind in a 'coward' punch.
The incident took place during the junior Rugby 7s tournament held at the Southwell Park playing fields in Lyneham around 3 pm on Sunday (21 September), an ACT Policing spokesperson said.
It is alleged an 18-year-old man and his 42-year-old father, both from Fairfield in NSW, entered the playing fields before the son assaulted one referee.
When a second referee tried to help the first, the father allegedly 'coward' punched the second from behind.
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