Canberra Raiders News

Fri, 8th May, 2026, 12:00 AEST
Former Raider fractures skull, bleeding on the brain as teammates rally
The rugby league community supports Jason Death, recovering from a serious injury, with a GoFundMe raising nearly $50,000.
The Canberra Times
The rugby league community's rallying around a member of the Canberra Raiders' golden era.
Jason Death suffered a fractured skull and brain bleeding from a serious fall and the former Raiders hooker is recovering in hospital.
He's currently in hospital facing further surgeries.
The 54-year-old's work colleagues have started a GoFundMe page, which has already raised almost $50,000 since it was started two days ago.
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Thu, 7th May, 2026, 10:00 AEST
How Panthers can prevent Raiders from making history
Canberra aims for three consecutive wins over Penrith, a feat unmatched since 2020, but the Panthers have strategies to prevent this.
The Canberra Times
Canberra could become the first team to score three consecutive wins over Penrith since their NRL dynasty began, but the Panthers have a simple plan to halt history.
Teams have come close to jagging back-to-back-to-back wins over Ivan Cleary's men since they surged to heavyweight status during the 2020 season.
Parramatta, North Queensland and Melbourne have each won two in a row on two separate occasions, with the Cowboys coming the closest to snaring three-straight wins when they drew with Penrith last year.
But the Raiders could enter rarefied air at home on Sunday as Hudson Young (suspension) and Ethan Strange (ankle injury) return to bolster Ricky Stuart's side.
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Wed, 6th May, 2026, 14:52 AEST
Raiders ace reveals connection inspiring his NRL form
Ethan Sanders, Canberra's new halfback, has excelled in his NRL debut season, leading with a match-winning field goal and two try assists in a recent victory.
The Canberra Times
When Ethan Sanders is searching for inspiration to spark his NRL game, he only has to draw on memories of his predecessor.
Canberra's halfback has been one of the most scrutinised No.7's this season after he was parachuted into the jersey when Jamal Fogarty departed for Manly.
It hasn't taken him long to settle into the playmaking position despite only featuring in four first-grade games of football before round one.
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