Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 2nd September, 2025, 11:27 AEST
'We would turn on each other': Skipper Joe Tapine lifts lid on 'blame' culture that held Raiders back in past seasons
The Canberra Raiders transformed from underdogs to minor premiers, ending a 35-year drought.
Wide World of Sports
The Canberra Raiders have been the story of the 2025 season and club captain Joseph Tapine has given a candid insight into the transformation that has turned his side from a wooden spoon favourite into the minor premiers and a strong title challenger.
A 35-year minor premiership drought came to an end on Saturday as the Raiders soared to a 24-10 win over the Wests Tigers in front of an electric home crowd in Canberra.
The feat marked the end of what has been an incredible season, with external expectations smashed to bits.
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Tue, 2nd September, 2025, 6:22 AEST
Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield's Dally M award picks by position: Canberra Raiders dominate, Jahrome Hughes beats Nathan Cleary
The Canberra Raiders often receive minimal recognition at the NRL Dally M Awards, historically overlooked.
The Daily Telegraph
The Canberra Raiders are used to being snubbed on the NRL's Dally M Awards night.
It's what Ricky Stuart always talks about … the lack of recognition for our minor premiers.
Almost out of sight and out of mind in the national capital.
And the proof lies in the history of the game's most prestigious award, the Dally M Medal.
In the club's previous grand final year in 2019, the Green Machine picked up only one positional award - second-rower John Bateman.
The likes of Josh Papalii, Joe Tapine and Jack Wighton couldn't get a look in.
Rewind further to Canberra's last premiership win in 1994.
Same old story. Fullback Brett Mullins was their one and only winner on the night.
Nothing...
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Mon, 1st September, 2025, 18:54 AEST
Papalii learning from Canberra youngsters before finals
Veteran Josh Papalii learns from teammates as Raiders secure first minor premiership in 35 years.
The Canberra Times
Veteran prop Josh Papalii has been taking a leaf out of his younger teammates' playbook ahead of Canberra's finals campaign.
The Raiders scored a historic win against Wests Tigers in front of a sold-out crowd on Saturday, sealing their first minor premiership in 35 years.
A rocky performance from Ricky Stuart's men brought a 24-10 win over the Tigers, who had nothing to lose after watching their top-eight hopes evaporate.
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