Canberra Raiders News

Canberra Raiders face Cowboys with forward pack, Joe Tapine and backrow lineup providing strong foundation.

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The Canberra Raiders are gearing up to face the Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium following a tough loss to Manly.

The Raiders' forward pack was left vulnerable last weekend after Corey Horsburgh was sin binned in the 21st minute, forcing them to make over 230 tackles in the first half.

Despite this setback, the return of Joe Tapine at prop and the strong backrow lineup of Horsburgh, Hudson Young, and Matty Nicholson give the Raiders a solid foundation to build upon.

The Cowboys, who have a strong track record against Canberra, will have the advantage of playing at home in the sweltering conditions of North Queensland.

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Blake Austin declined big offer at Canberra, opted for Eels before thriving in England's Super League.

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Blake Austin shocked many when he turned down a lucrative contract extension at the Canberra Raiders in 2018.

He instead chose a less rewarding deal at Parramatta before ultimately finding success in the English Super League.

Austin revealed that personal dissatisfaction and mental toll were behind his decision to walk away from the Canberra offer.

Speaking with Fox, Austin explained, "I knocked back an extension.

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Canberra Raiders sign hooker Jayden Brailey from Newcastle Knights to strengthen team's spine in 2026.

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The Canberra Raiders have made a significant move to strengthen their team's spine with the signing of hooker Jayden Brailey on a two-year deal starting in 2026.

Brailey, who has played 133 NRL games since his debut in 2017, is expected to provide leadership and depth to the team's dummy-half options.

Currently with the Newcastle Knights, Brailey has played 64 games for the club since 2020 and is highly regarded in the dressing room.

Raiders recruitment boss Joel Carbone expressed his excitement about bringing Brailey on board, stating, "We're excited to have Jayden join the club from 2026 and know we have a player coming to us with valuable NRL experience and leadership qualities." This signing will undoubtedly strengthen the Raiders' hooker position and provide them with a player who can make a significant impact on and off the field.

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