Canberra Raiders News

Fri, 29th August, 2025, 6:51 AEST
Raiders Aim for Title with Home-Field Advantage
Raiders aim to transform GIO Stadium into a fortress for NRL Grand Final success.
LeagueNews.co
The Raiders are focused on transforming GIO Stadium into a stronghold as they aim to leverage home support toward reaching the NRL Grand Final.
After achieving a top-two finish last week with a thrilling 'Miracle in Mudgee' victory over the Panthers, they have shifted their attention to their next objective.
A win against the Wests Tigers on Saturday will bring them closer to their first minor premiership since 1990.
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Fri, 29th August, 2025, 5:55 AEST
'A protected species': This bird laid an egg on a halfway line. Now says the field can't be used
A plover laid an egg on the pitch, suspending a junior soccer game for 28 days.
The Canberra Times
You've heard of grounds being shut because of wet weather for a day or two, but the reason behind this field being declared off-limits for 28 days might be the most wild yet.
Preparations for junior soccer game at the Jerrabomberra Regional Sporting Complex were brought to a shuddering halt and the game moved to a different field when officials noticed a plover had laid an egg in the middle of the pitch.
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Thu, 28th August, 2025, 21:07 AEST
Raiders v Wests Tigers preview
Tigers' finals hopes faded after a collapse against North Queensland; upset chances diminished significantly.
League Unlimited
What shaped as a potentially intriguing clash has quickly turned into a likely mismatch, with any enthusiasm for the Tigers' chances of pulling off an upset largely dissipating after a collapse against North Queensland last week all but ended their slim finals hopes.
The Tigers looked to be cruising to a comfortable lead, going up 28-16 inside the final 20 minutes, before the Cowboys stormed home to score three-straight tries and stun the Leichhardt faithful.
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