Canberra Raiders News

Fri, 15th May, 2026, 11:32 AEST
'He could be a gamebreaker': Freddy makes call on Raider's Blues hopes
Ethan Strange could become a State of Origin gamebreaker thanks to NRL's expanded six-man bench, says Brad Fittler.
The Canberra Times
It's the NRL rule change that's opened the door for Ethan Strange to be a State of Origin gamebreaker.
Former NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler felt Strange was built to be part of an expanded six-man bench, which has increased from four this year.
Fittler was confident Strange's ability to play five-eighth and centre would earn him a spot in Blues coach Laurie Daley's team.
Strange could join Canberra Raiders teammate Hudson Young in the NSW side for Origin I, which Daley will name on Monday morning.
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Thu, 14th May, 2026, 12:52 AEST
'Left a lasting impact': tributes flow as ACT rugby left heartbroken again
Mitchell Rainey, 23, is remembered fondly in the rugby community after his recent passing, prompting heartfelt tributes.
The Canberra Times
Mitchell Rainey is being remembered as someone whose spirit "left a lasting impact on those around him" as tributes flow among a rugby community left heartbroken again.
The Marist College Old Boys Association has shared a touching tribute to Rainey, who died aged 23 earlier this month.
Rainey played rugby at Marist College and the Tuggeranong Vikings, with the senior club sharing an image from his stint in the club's colts program.
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Thu, 14th May, 2026, 9:14 AEST
Magic Round ladder: 2019-2025 standings, full results, win percentage
Magic Round 2026 in Brisbane features 16 teams; Canberra Raiders lead, while St George Illawarra is winless.
Zero Tackle
Magic Round has arrived for 2026, with 16 teams to head to Brisbane for the biggest weekend of the regular season.
First held in 2019, the competition's biggest round has had six editions, with plenty of thrilling games and very few that have been low scoring.
Intriguingly, no team is undefeated, but it's the Canberra Raiders who have the best record by win percentage. The Melbourne Storm, despite only winning at 50 per cent, have the best for and against, while the St George Illawarra Dragons are the only winless team heading into the 2026 edition as they prepare to face the Penrith Panthers.
Here are the results from every previous Magic Round game, and the full ladder as it stands.
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