Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 8th September, 2026, 17:00 AEST
Raiders Secure Dominant 50-30 Season Finale
Canberra Raiders defeated North Queensland Cowboys 50-30, marking Josh Papalii's final game with debutants contributing significantly.
LeagueNews.co
In an exciting conclusion to the season, the Canberra Raiders secured a remarkable 50-30 victory over the North Queensland Cowboys, showcasing their youthful spirit and determination.
With Josh Papalii playing his final game, the round 27 match saw two debutants among the Raiders' ranks. Early in the game, Reuben Cotter was sent to the sin bin for high contact on Papalii, setting the tone for a fast-paced encounter.
Xavier Savage opened the scoring with a self-kicked try before debutant Coby Black successfully converted, extending the Raiders' lead. Matty Nicholson helped push the action forward, allowing Kaeo Weekes to add another try.
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Tue, 8th September, 2026, 14:44 AEST
Panthers claim top two spots after tightest race in history: Zero Tackle's NRL MVP, Round 27
Dylan Edwards won the 2026 NRL MVP award, edging out Nathan Cleary by three votes in a close competition.
Zero Tackle
Penrith Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards has claimed Zero Tackle's NRL MVP award for 2026, just three votes ahead of teammate and halfback Nathan Cleary at the end of the regular season.
In what has been the closest race since the launch of the MVP system six years ago, five players were still in the mix for the overall prize heading into the last round, although that reduced to four when Roosters boss Trent Robinson decided to rest Naufahu Whyte.
In an anticlimactic ending to the year, Edwards managed two votes in the final game - Penrith's win over the Tigers - while Cleary managed three.
Haumole Olakau'atu finished in third place as a result, just two votes behind Cleary after not scoring, while Whyte holds on to fourth spot despite not playing, with four votes for Scott Drinkwater in the Cowboys' shock loss to the Raiders seeing him hang on to fifth spot.
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Tue, 8th September, 2026, 12:29 AEST
Matildas on the cusp of Canberra sell-out as tickets snapped up in a frenzy
The Matildas' upcoming match in Canberra is a sellout success, with 80% of tickets sold within days, prompting potential stadium capacity increases.
The Canberra Times
The Matildas have emerged as the hottest ticket in town with the national team destined to sell out Canberra Stadium after a ticket release sparked a fan frenzy.
Eighty per cent of tickets for the Matildas' clash with Colombia at Canberra Stadium on November 28 have been sold inside five days.
The rush for tickets has already convinced Football Australia officials to consider increasing Canberra Stadium's capacity for the international showdown.
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