Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 30th December, 2025, 8:38 AEDT
2026 Predictions: Teams Poised to Break Title Drought
Many teams have long championship droughts; NRL examines which might win in 2026.
LeagueNews.co
Currently, unless you're a supporter of the Broncos, Panthers, or Storm, it's been a long wait for your team to achieve premiership success.
However, some teams have been in this drought for an even longer duration.
With the Warriors and Titans still seeking their first championship, and clubs like the Eels and Raiders having gone over 30 years without a title, the NRL.com team shares their thoughts on which of these long-suffering fanbases is most likely to claim victory in the year 2026.
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Tue, 30th December, 2025, 7:02 AEDT
Canberra Raiders kicking economic goals, scoring $30 million for the ACT economy
Canberra sports organizations and government use economic impact studies for funding and decision-making.
Region Canberra
Economic impact studies are routinely carried out by Canberra sports organisations and the ACT Government.
The figures are used as part of negotiations as sports seek funding to stage events while the government uses the studies to guide decision-making associated with the economic impact on the ACT economy.
Over the years we have seen estimates on the impact to the ACT economy from the Brumbies, Kanga Cup, Masters Games, the racing industry, Raiders, AFL and cricket.
The Canberra Raiders are riding high at the moment as the ACT's premier sporting attraction, with crowds well ahead of both the Brumbies and the Giants.
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Sun, 28th December, 2025, 12:05 AEDT
Top 17 Under-23 NRL Players to Watch
The Under-23s showcase talented players like Reece Walsh and rising stars from various teams.
LeagueNews.co
Highlighted by the 2025 Clive Churchill Medallist Reece Walsh and Sydney Roosters halfback Sam Walker, the Under-23s category features a mix of established representative stars and players who are gradually entering their prime.
Among these rising talents are New Zealand international Naufahu Whyte, Canberra Raiders' Kaeo Weekes and Xavier Savage, Wests Tigers winger Sunia Turuva, and Tongan international Tolutau Koula.
1. Reece Walsh (Brisbane Broncos)
2. Xavier Savage (Canberra Raiders)
3. Izack Tago (Penrith Panthers)
4. Tolutau Koula (Manly Sea Eagles)
5. Sunia Turuva (Wests Tigers)
6. Kaeo Weekes (Canberra Raiders)
7. Sam Walker (Sydney Roosters)
8. Xavier Willison (Brisbane Broncos)
9. Samuel Healey (New Zealand Warriors)
10. Fonua Pole (Wests Tigers)
11. Tallis Duncan (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
12. Brendan Piakura (Brisbane Broncos)
13. Naufahu Whyte (Sydney Roosters)
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