Canberra Raiders News

Wed, 9th July, 2025, 23:40 AEST
State of Origin winners and losers: Which NRL clubs flourished and who failed in mid-season rumble
The Canberra Raiders excelled during State of Origin, remaining unbeaten and leading NRL finals preparations.
The Daily Telegraph
It's official. The Canberra Raiders have won the State of Origin period.
The Green Machine have navigated the perilous seven-week period to emerge as the frontrunners as the NRL competition heads into the run to the finals.
The representative window has the ability to make or break clubs' premiership campaigns. A time where roster depth is tested, injuries mount up and wins can be hard to come by.
Ricky Stuart's Raiders are the only team to go unbeaten in that time, having not tasted defeat in more than 60 days.
Who has barely survived - and who has thrived - through the State of...
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Wed, 9th July, 2025, 22:53 AEST
Origin Tackle: Josh Papalii numbers that prove Billy Slater made the right selection call
Fatima Kdouh discusses State of Origin, praising Josh Papalii's selection and questioning his performance after 14 minutes.
The Daily Telegraph
Fatima Kdouh reveals her likes and dislikes from the State of Origin decider.
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JOSH PAPALII
Bringing a 33-year old prop of our representative retirement in a decider is the kind of call that can make or break an Origin coach's career.
It was even a braver call from Billy Slater to bring in Josh Papalii considering no Maroons coach has lost two back-to-back series and kept their job.
Papalii looked completely gassed after the opening exchanges, so it's easy to see why Slater took him off the field after just 14 minutes.
Josh Papalii held his own on his return to the Origin arena....
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Wed, 9th July, 2025, 21:06 AEST
Sharks' Bite Tough; Raiders' Wave Brings Back Naitokatoka
The Raiders and Sharks aim for their first win Saturday, with optimism from Coach Herman and key players.
LeagueNews.co
The Raiders and Sharks are both seeking their first victory of the season as they prepare to face each other on Saturday afternoon.
The Sharks, having experienced a narrow loss to the Eels in Round 1, are heading to the nation's capital with optimism.
Coach Tony Herman believes they will find their rhythm quickly.
Captain Tiana Penitani Gray is expected to play a pivotal role in the backline, complemented by rising centre Annessa Biddle, who adds an attacking dimension on the right edge.
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