Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 2nd September, 2025, 18:24 AEST
NRL round 27 teams: Queensland Origin bolter dropped for 'breach of team standards'; Wallaby Carter Gordon to debut
Gehamat Shibasaki was dropped from Brisbane for violating team standards after his Origin debut.
Wide World of Sports
Rugby league journeyman Gehamat Shibasaki has gone from earning a stunning State of Origin debut with Queensland to being dropped by Brisbane coach Michael Maguire within months - and "a breach of Broncos team standards" is the reason.
Shibasaki has been punted for Brisbane's clash with Melbourne at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night, in which the Broncos will be aiming to lock up a spot in the top four with a win.
"This follows a breach of Broncos team standards, which has been dealt with internally," the Broncos said.
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Tue, 2nd September, 2025, 15:47 AEST
Raiders to unveil shock new captain and debutant trio
Corey Horsburgh transitions from wanting to leave to captaining the Raiders in their final match.
The Canberra Times
From wanting to leave to Canberra Raiders captain.
It's been a big 12 months for Corey Horsburgh.
The fiery redhead will skipper the Green Machine for their final-round clash against the Dolphins at Redcliffe on Sunday.
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Tue, 2nd September, 2025, 14:48 AEST
Raiders' Surprise Visit Boosts Finals Hopes
Chanté Temara's surprise visit for sister Zahara's milestone match inspired Canberra's victory and unity.
LeagueNews.co
Raiders hooker Chanté Temara shared how a surprise visit from their grandparents for sister Zahara's 50th NRLW match played a crucial role in keeping Canberra's finals dreams alive.
Zahara, a trailblazer in the women's game, celebrated her milestone with grace and leadership, clinching a dramatic victory against Wests Tigers by scoring a golden point field goal. This 17-16 win not only broke Canberra's 2025 home ground losing streak but also created a cherished memory for the Temara family, coinciding with Chanté's own achievement of reaching 30 NRLW games.
Behind the scenes, Chanté orchestrated a surprise that transcended mere match preparation-a heartfelt gesture that elicited smiles throughout the squad and contributed to their third consecutive victory.
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