Canberra Raiders News

With 40 games left, finals spots are contested among teams, while Dragons are eliminated from contention.

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There are just 40 games to go in the 2026 NRL regular season, and the race for the finals is well and truly on.

While we can just about confirm the Penrith Panthers, Sydney Roosters, Cronulla Sharks, New Zealand Warriors and Dolphins are in, spots six through eight on the ladder are well and truly up for grabs.

Only the St George Illawarra Dragons are out of mathematical contention, although it's a good bet that the Wests Tigers, Brisbane Broncos and Gold Coast Titans are also out, with the Parramatta Eels and Melbourne Storm hanging onto their campaigns by a thread that could be ripped out by other team's above them winning this weekend.

That leaves the Newcastle Knights, on 28 points, the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Canterbury Bulldogs and North Queensland Cowboys on 26 points, the Manly Sea Eagles on 24 points, and the Canberra Raiders on 22 points as the realistic combatants to close out the finals between 6th and 11th on the ladder at the present time.

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The Broncos are negotiating with Billy Walters, while the Titans monitor the situation amid his ACL recovery and pending contract.

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The Brisbane Broncos are currently in discussions with Billy Walters, yet the Gold Coast Titans are closely observing the developments at Red Hill.

The dummy half is set to be off-contract at the conclusion of the season, but he has not finalized a new agreement with the Broncos.

Recent reports indicate that he is nearing a two-year contract extension with the club; however, with no signatures yet, the situation remains fluid.

Walters is regarded as the top dummy half for the Broncos, and his absence has been greatly felt while he recuperates from an ACL injury sustained against the Canberra Raiders during last season's qualifying final.

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Former NRL player Luke Bateman criticizes gambling practices, revealing he lost significant money while battling addiction.

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Luke Bateman, a former NRL player, has made startling allegations regarding his interactions with gambling companies during his battle with addiction.

At 32, Bateman played a total of 71 NRL matches with the Canberra Raiders from 2015 to 2019.

During his struggles, he reportedly lost five figures each month, leaving him financially strained despite his professional status.

Since retiring from the NRL due to injury, Bateman has been an outspoken critic of gambling practices, sharing his experiences at a recent senate inquiry.

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