Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 1st September, 2025, 13:37 AEST
It's us against them! The Raiders defy the 'experts' to secure the minor premiership ... now for the big one
Canberra teams leverage a siege mentality, enhancing community unity and driving sports success.
Region Canberra
For decades, Canberra sports teams have used a siege mentality to push them to higher levels. In part, this attitude has driven the Raiders of 2025 to dizzy heights.
The Brumbies thrived on it to win titles in 2001 and 2004, while it was definitely there when the Raiders defied the odds to secure their first premiership in 1989.
The siege mentality condition is probably only fully understood and utilised to its full effect by people living in Canberra. It brings the community closer together for a common cause.
As Ricky Stuart said after securing the minor premiership for the first time in 35 years with the 24-10 victory over the Wests Tigers: "We were never meant to be here."
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Mon, 1st September, 2025, 13:19 AEST
Dolphins' Kurt Donoghoe Faces NRL Charge
Dolphins' Kurt Donoghoe faces charge but will play against understrength Raiders this Sunday.
LeagueNews.co
Dolphins forward Kurt Donoghoe is the only player charged by the NRL's match review committee following the Sunday fixtures in Round 26.
Despite this, he is set to play against the likely understrength Canberra Raiders this Sunday in a crucial match that could determine the Dolphins' top-eight prospects.
Donoghoe received a Grade 1 careless high tackle charge for an incident that occurred in the 72nd minute of the match against the Gold Coast Titans. He faces a $3,000 fine if he accepts an early guilty plea, or he could risk a two-match suspension if he decides to contest the charge at the judiciary and loses.
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Mon, 1st September, 2025, 12:56 AEST
Dolphins forward charged ahead of potential finals qualifier
Dolphins' Kurt Donoghoe charged but can play against Raiders in crucial top-eight match.
Zero Tackle
Dolphins forward Kurt Donoghoe is the only player who has been charged by the NRL's match review committee out of the Sunday fixtures during Round 26.
He will, however, be free to take on the likely understrength Canberra Raiders this Sunday afternoon in what could be a top-eight do-or-die clash for the Dolphins.
The charge comes as a result of him having three on his rolling 12-month record, and means he is almost a guarantee to accept the early guilty plea.
The Dolphin was the only player charged out of Sunday afternoon's game despite four being placed on report by on-field officials.
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