Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 10th August, 2026, 14:09 AEST
Sharks rep star cops ban, Raiders prop spared
Addin Fonua-Blake faces a one-game suspension for a high tackle, impacting Cronulla's top-four hopes as they prepare for crucial upcoming matches.
The Canberra Times
Cronulla's hopes of clinging onto their prized top-four spot have been dealt a blow with enforcer Addin Fonua-Blake copping a suspension.
Fonua-Blake was on Monday handed a one-game ban if he gives an early guilty plea for a careless high tackle on St George Illawarra forward Hamish Stewart during the Sharks' upset 24-16 loss on Sunday.
If he decides to appeal the decision and is found guilty at a hearing, the 30-year-old will miss two games.
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Mon, 10th August, 2026, 12:36 AEST
Corey Horsburgh's Raiders future in doubt after post-match Ricky Stuart spray
Corey Horsburgh faces an $1800 fine for slapping Dane Gagai; other players face fines for various infractions.
The Canberra Times
Ricky Stuart slapped down Corey Horsburgh for his ill-discipline on Sunday and now the NRL match review committee has followed suit.
Horsburgh's been offered an $1800 fine for an early guilty plea for slapping Newcastle centre Dane Gagai.
If he fights the grade-one contrary conduct charge and loses then he'll be fined $2500.
While he's avoided a suspension for his costly slap, it might not save Horsburgh from getting dropped for the Raiders' next game - against Cronulla at Shark Park on Saturday.
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Mon, 10th August, 2026, 10:34 AEST
Broncos urged to backflip on signing Raiders star after costly "brain explosion"
Broncos fans doubt pursuing Corey Horsburgh after his crucial sin-bin cost Raiders against Newcastle.
Yahoo! Sport
Broncos fans are questioning the club's reported pursuit of Corey Horsburgh after the Raiders forward was sin-binned in their NRL loss to Newcastle on Sunday. Horsburgh was given 10 in the bin with just seven minutes remaining, allowing the Knights to prevail 30-24.
The score was 26-24 when the Raiders were awarded a penalty near the posts that would have allowed them to level it at 26-26. But the Bunker official found that Horsburgh had struck Dane Gagai in the head with an open hand and he was sin-binned as a result.
Speaking after the match, Canberra coach Ricky Stuart was fuming over Horsburgh's indiscretion. "We should have gone 26-all and there was a brain explosion. It was a f***ing brain explosion, and we lost the opportunity," Stuart said.
"There was one last week or the week before with Alex Twal. Everyone knows you're not allowed to do that. We lost the start of the season because we were self-entitled and undisciplined and we lost the opportunity to continue trying to make the semis."
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