Canberra Raiders News

Wed, 9th July, 2025, 17:17 AEST
Raiders Clash with Sharks: Tides Turn This Weekend
Canberra Raiders host Cronulla Sharks in NRLW, seeking redemption after opening losses in previous matches.
LeagueNews.co
In the upcoming NRLW match, the Canberra Raiders will host the Cronulla Sharks, eager to recover from their opening defeat.
The Raiders suffered a 36-14 loss to the Dragons, despite making a late comeback, while the Sharks narrowly lost 18-16 to the Eels in a tough contest.
The last meeting between the teams was in round three of 2024, where the Sharks emerged victorious with a score of 24-12.
This matchup highlights a dynamic clash of experience versus youth, featuring strong performances from both sides.
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Wed, 9th July, 2025, 14:00 AEST
Retrospective look at Canberra Raiders' State of Origin
The Canberra Raiders have participated in State of Origin since 1980, representing both NSW and QLD.
Canberra Weekly
The Canberra Raiders have been represented in the "State of Origin" since its beginning in 1980 with Mal Meninga and others. And has since been represented on both sides of the coin - New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons - across the players and coaching staff.
So, what is State of Origin?
State of Origin is an annual three-game battle played out between two groups of people hailing from either side of Australia's Rugby League heartland - NSW and QLD, a summary by Simon Masterton on the Blues' website said.
"The interstate encounters between NSW...
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Wed, 9th July, 2025, 12:11 AEST
Raiders' Jersey: Stitching Culture Into The Future
The Canberra Raiders launched their 2025 Indigenous Jersey, honoring culture with players, families, and designer Shaenice Miles.
LeagueNews.co
The Canberra Raiders have officially launched their 2025 Indigenous Jersey, celebrating culture and community at Cuz Boxing in Belconnen.
Key players, including Indigenous stars Sebastian Kris, Xavier Savage, Jamal Fogarty, Vena Patuki-Case, Grace Kemp, and Relna Wuruki-Hosea, were present, joined by captain Joe Tapine and his family, who connect deeply with Indigenous culture through his wife Kirsten and daughter Ilua.
Also attending were Jordan Martin and his family, along with Jamal Fogarty's wife Kahlia and their children, and Xavier Savage's sister Gabriella and fiancée, Taliah.
The jersey was designed by Shaenice Miles, a Ngunnawal, Bundjalung, and Kamilaroi woman, who worked closely with the Raiders' Indigenous players to ensure the design accurately reflects their culture.
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