Canberra Raiders News

Thu, 28th August, 2025, 6:02 AEST
Read the letter to the Raiders from the dinosaur kid
Canberra Raiders expresses gratitude to players, staff, and fans for recent joyful experiences.
The Canberra Times
Canberra Raiders,
Gratitude is a word that we can't express enough to all the players, staff, coaches, fans and the club. The last few days have been an absolute whirlwind of joy and positivity. We wanted to share the story from Reuben and his family's perspective in order to share special thanks to all those who have contributed.
It all started Wednesday morning with Reuben wearing his Raiders jersey under his dinosaur suit so he had something to wear in class after the book week parade.
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Thu, 28th August, 2025, 5:51 AEST
Reuben the dinosaur kid set to make 'memories for life' with latest Raiders act
Reuben Jones, the "Dinosaur Kid," will cheer for the Raiders at Canberra Stadium on Saturday.
The Canberra Times
Reuben Jones - "The Dinosaur Kid from Mudgee" - will be at Canberra Stadium on Saturday, cheering on the Green Machine against the West Tigers.
Dad Mitchell has also written a heartfelt letter of thanks to the Raiders for giving his 10-year-old son "memories for life".
Mr Jones said Reuben would be wearing his dinosaur suit to Saturday's 3pm clash and looking forward to high-fiving a few fans.
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Wed, 27th August, 2025, 17:31 AEST
Vegas Opener Sparks Finals Momentum for Teams
NRL's Las Vegas opener boosts teams' finals hopes; Raiders lead with two games remaining.
LeagueNews.co
The NRL's Las Vegas season-opener has proved to be an ideal starting point for teams aiming for the premiership, with all four participating teams gearing up for finals football next month.
Currently, Canberra stands at the top of the ladder, followed by the Warriors in fourth place, Cronulla in sixth, and Penrith in seventh. Each of these teams has secured a place in the finals, with just two games remaining in the regular season.
This success challenges the typical belief that early-season travel can hinder a team's performance. Raiders hooker Tom Starling mentioned that his team capitalized on the trip, using it to establish a strong foundation for their championship aspirations.
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