Canberra Raiders News

Sun, 27th July, 2025, 19:17 AEST
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart defends rival 'scapegoat' amid questions about team's patchy moments
Ricky Stuart defends rival coaches while addressing his team's previous fadeouts after a victory.
Wide World of Sports
Ricky Stuart has addressed the previous fadeouts from his side, while tying in Des Hasler's situation to his answer.
A 44-18 victory of the Newcastle Knights on Sunday further cemented the Raiders' spot on top of the ladder, while others continue to fight for a place inside the top eight.
However, while others continue to search for an answer to stop the men from the nation's capital, Stuart has jumped to the defence of his rival counterparts.
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Sun, 27th July, 2025, 18:32 AEST
Gagai earns Stuart's praise as Raiders beat Knights
Ricky Stuart believes Newcastle should re-sign Dane Gagai after his impressive performance against Canberra.
The Canberra Times
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says Newcastle shouldn't think twice about re-signing Dane Gagai after the speedster shone in the Knights' heavy loss to the Raiders.
The 34-year-old was shifted to fullback to replace star Kayln Ponga, and terrorised the Raiders' right edge, inspiring tries and leading their swift ball movement at a wet GIO Stadium on Sunday.
It meant the first half was a see-sawing contest, with the scores locked at 18-all at the break, before the ladder-leading Canberra pulled away to win 44-18.
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Sun, 27th July, 2025, 17:12 AEST
O'Brien has his say on Bunker controversy has Knights cop crucial call
Knights criticized a pivotal try awarded to Raiders due to defensive interference by Simi Sasagi.
Fox League
The Knights copped a rough decision when Raiders star Tom Starling was awarded a crucial try in their 44-18 win despite teammate Simi Sasagi standing in the defensive line.
"Yeah unfortunately Sasagi just plants himself there," Warren Smith added.
With the scores locked at 18-18 in the 47th minute, Starling slice through a gaping hole to score a try to give the Raiders the lead.
But replays showed Sasagi was standing in the defensive line and created space for Starling while impeding Phoenix Crossland from making a tackle.
"Does Crossland get impeded here?" Steve Roach said on Fox League.
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