Canberra Raiders News

Gehamat Shibasaki vows to improve after a boozy night; Brendan Piakura's injury isn't serious.

The Canberra Times

Contrite Brisbane centre Gehamat Shibasaki has vowed to make amends for the boozy night that cost him dearly, as the Broncos received welcome good news on the injury front. 

Second-rower Brendan Piakura sustained a facial fracture in Sunday's 29-28 qualifying final win over the Raiders, and there were concerns initially he could miss the preliminary final against either Penrith or Canterbury.

The facial fracture was minor and after consulting a specialist the Broncos have told AAP he will be available for selection on September 28 at Suncorp Stadium.

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Will Raiders recover from loss or will Sharks pursue their first premiership since 2016?

LeagueNews.co

Can the Raiders rebound from their disappointing loss to the Broncos, or will the Sharks continue their quest for their first premiership since 2016?

An exciting showdown is set to unfold in Canberra, featuring one team riding high after securing victory in an elimination final, while the other is reeling from a heartbreaking golden point defeat after leading 28-12.

The Raiders certainly possess the offensive firepower to score freely, and when their attack is firing on all cylinders, they can be a formidable force.

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NRL responds to Corey Parker's criticism of unconventional 2025 finals schedule initiated by Raiders' request.

LeagueNews.co

The NRL has responded to Brisbane Broncos legend Corey Parker's criticisms regarding the finals schedule, deeming it "diabolical," through CEO Andrew Abdo.

The 2025 NRL finals have introduced an unconventional scheduling approach, departing from traditional game timings for the first time in years.

This change was initiated after the Canberra Raiders, who were the minor premiers, sought a Sunday afternoon game in the opening week. The NRL initially planned to host semi-finals over the weekend, with matches set for Saturday and Sunday of Week 2.

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