Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 19th May, 2026, 16:46 AEST
Origin havoc as Dogs star returns; shock Red V move, Bunnies forced into mass changes - Round 12 Teams
NRL team changes: Bulldogs gain a star; Rabbitohs and Dragons miss key players as Raiders face Dolphins Thursday.
Fox League
Team lists are in for the first Origin-impacted round of the NRL, with big changes across the board.
The Bulldogs welcome back a star while several big names are missing for the Rabbitohs and the Dragons have pulled a surprise selection to cover for an injured player.
THURSDAY MAY 21
Canberra Raiders vs Dolphins at GIO Stadium, 7.50pm AEST
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Sebastian Kris 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Xavier Savage 6. Daine Laurie 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Ata Mariota 12. Zac Hosking 13. Jayden Brailey 14. Owen Pattie 15. Jordan Uta 16. Morgan Smithies 17. Jed Stuart 18. Chevy Stewart 19. Jake Clydsdale 20. Coby Black 21. Vena Patuki-Case 22. Ethan Alaia
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Mon, 18th May, 2026, 9:14 AEST
Raiders duo named in NSW Origin squad
Hudson Young and Ethan Strange join NSW Blues squad; six players debut in State of Origin.
Canberra Daily
Canberra Raiders stars Hudson Young and Ethan Strange have been named in the NSW Blues squad for State of Origin Game I.
After a strong start to the season, Young has been named to start in the second row, while Strange is on the bench for his potential Origin debut.
Meanwhile, James Tedesco has beaten out Dylan Edwards for the starting fullback role, marking his 24th start for the Blues.
There are six debutants in the squad, including Victor Radley and Addin Fonua-Blake, who are available for selection after eligibility changes this year. Tolu Koula has been named on the wing for his debut, while fellow first-timers Blayke Brailey and Casey McLean are on the bench with Dylan Lucas as the reserve.
The rest of the NSW side...
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Mon, 18th May, 2026, 8:24 AEST
Raiders to Discuss Young's Contract Soon
The Raiders plan contract talks for Hudson Young, a reliable second-rower, as he approaches free agency this November.
LeagueNews.co
The Canberra Raiders are preparing to initiate discussions regarding a long-term contract extension for Hudson Young in the upcoming weeks.
Over the last year, Young has established himself as one of the top and, crucially, most reliable second-rowers in the NRL.
Previously recognized for occasional disciplinary issues on the field, he has now stepped up as a leader within the Raiders' ranks. It's anticipated that Young will likely secure a starting spot for the NSW Blues when Laurie Daley announces his squad for Game 1 of the 2026 State of Origin series on Monday morning.
Currently, Young's contract expires at the end of 2027, which means he could enter the free-agent market on November 1 if an agreement with the Raiders is not reached by that time.
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Origin havoc as Dogs star returns; shock Red V move, Bunnies forced into mass changes - Round 12 Teams

Raiders duo named in NSW Origin squad

Raiders to Discuss Young's Contract Soon

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