Canberra Raiders News

Fri, 18th September, 2026, 5:38 AEST
Double vision: Raiders look into shifting two games next year
The Canberra Raiders plan to host a historic NRL and NRLW double-header in Wagga Wagga next year.
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Raiders are looking at taking a game to the bush to create regional rugby league history.
Raiders bigwigs met the Wagga Wagga City Council on Thursday to discuss the possibility of taking an NRL game to the Riverina for the first time since 2023.
But following the success of hosting NRLW Magic Round this year, the idea has grown into a historic double-header.
The Raiders are working with the NRL to investigate the possibility of hosting an NRL and an NRLW game at Wagga Wagga next year.
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Thu, 17th September, 2026, 14:16 AEST
Manly's Pursuit of Raider Hits Roadblock
Owen Pattie may keep the number-nine jersey, raising uncertainty about Tom Starling's future with the Raiders.
LeagueNews.co
Owen Pattie is expected to retain Canberra's number-nine jersey, strengthening doubts over Tom Starling's future with the Raiders.
Pattie limited Starling to about 20 minutes per match late in 2026, while Shaun Packer and Mitchell Brophy are also being considered for greater opportunities.
Starling reportedly has an informal agreement allowing him to leave Canberra before the 2027 season.
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Thu, 17th September, 2026, 14:01 AEST
Player swap could allow Starling to leave Raiders early
Manly Sea Eagles' interest in Tom Starling is hindered by salary cap and roster issues despite informal agreement to leave Raiders.
Zero Tackle
The Manly Sea Eagles interest in out of favour Canberra Raiders dummy half Tom Starling has hit a roadblock, with salary cap and roster spots becoming an issue.
The Sea Eagles want Starling at the club in 2027, with the hooker first revealed to have an informal agreement to be able to leave the Canberra Raiders before the start of next year earlier this week.
"What's happened with Tommy Starling? There's a bit of chat he's coming to Sydney," former player Bryan Fletcher said earlier this week on SEN Radio.
"I'm hearing Manly Sea Eagles."
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