Canberra Raiders News

Thu, 31st July, 2025, 21:57 AEST
Raiders respond to coach's spray with bonding session to save NRLW season
Canberra's Zahara Temara seeks team bonding to revitalize their NRLW season after four consecutive losses.
The Daily Telegraph
Canberra skipper Zahara Temara hopes a bonding session can put their NRLW season back on track in Magic Round amid claims of declining standards that emerged after their fourth-straight loss to start the year.
The Raiders have been the centre of headlines this week after it was revealed a group of players were late to a recovery session last Sunday following a heavy loss to Parramatta in round 3.
It was then addressed the following day and seemingly put to bed before it reignited when coach Darrin Borthwick took aim at members of the team for not stepping up after their 26-0 loss to North Queensland in round 4.
Temara, who missed the...
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Thu, 31st July, 2025, 18:26 AEST
'Nipped in the bud': Raiders skipper lays down law on slipping standards
Zahara Temara addressed rumors of midweek drinking, emphasizing the team's quick response to performance issues.
The Canberra Times
Canberra Raiders co-captain Zahara Temara said it was disappointing stories were being made up about them drinking midweek, but they'd dealt with the fall in standards straight away.
A couple of Raiders players were late to a recovery session following their round-three loss to Parramatta, which Temara said had been dealt with when it happened.
But Temara took aim at rumours about midweek drinking ahead of last weekend's loss to North Queensland, where the Raiders were held scoreless to continue their winless start to the season.
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Thu, 31st July, 2025, 15:14 AEST
Melbourne Storm's Schedule Sparks NRL Controversy
The NRL faces scrutiny over the Melbourne Storm's advantageous fixture, aiding their finals preparation.
LeagueNews.co
The NRL is facing renewed scrutiny regarding the fixture schedule, particularly in light of the Melbourne Storm's upcoming matches.
Currently positioned third on the ladder, just four points behind the Canberra Raiders, the Storm's path to a minor premiership has raised eyebrows following their recent victory against the Roosters.
Coach Craig Bellamy is preparing for challenging games against the Bulldogs and Panthers; however, their schedule features an advantageous buffer between matches as they approach the finals.
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