Canberra Raiders News

Fri, 9th January, 2026, 6:39 AEDT
The Mole: Why four-game rookie 'holds the key' for Ricky Stuart after high-profile Raiders exit
A young player may be crucial for Canberra's success in rugby league by 2026.
Wide World of Sports
A 21-year-old with just four NRL games to his name could hold the key to Canberra's hopes of again shaking up the rugby league universe in 2026.
Tipped to be wooden spooners by most pundits this time last year, the Raiders got off to a flying start and kept winning … and winning.
The experts kept waiting for them to fall - but it didn't happen until the final series after they produced a stunning season to claim the minor premiership.
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Wed, 7th January, 2026, 16:03 AEDT
NRLW Stars Join England Squad for RLWC26
Fran Goldthorp and Hollie-Mae Dodd join England's RLWC26 training squad set for January.
LeagueNews.co
Cowboys back Fran Goldthorp and Raiders forward Hollie-Mae Dodd have been selected for an England training squad as preparations commence for the upcoming RLWC26.
England coach Stuart Barrow has included the NRLW players in a 33-member National Performance Squad, which is set to convene for a training camp in Leeds on January 10.
Goldthorp, who received the 2025 North Queensland players' player award after her transition from fullback to right wing, returns to the England setup for the first time since 2024.
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Mon, 5th January, 2026, 9:21 AEDT
NRL Teams' 2026 Expectations Overview
The 2025 NRL season featured new champions and unexpected performances from various teams.
LeagueNews.co
Each NRL season brings with it a spectrum of expectations among teams.
Some teams set their sights on winning the premiership, while others hope to make a playoff appearance, some aim to halt a downward trend, and a few just want to avoid finishing at the bottom after a series of disappointing seasons.
The 2025 season saw new champions emerge, finally ending the reign of the Penrith Panthers. Several clubs performed beyond expectations, particularly the Canterbury Bulldogs and Canberra Raiders, while others, like the North Queensland Cowboys and South Sydney Rabbitohs, fell short of their potential.
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