Canberra Raiders News

Sat, 28th June, 2025, 1:37 AEST
Origin decider fear for injured Ponga as Raiders go top
Kalyn Ponga will undergo scans for a foot injury after exiting Newcastle's loss to Canberra.
The Canberra Times
Kalyn Ponga will be sent for scans on a foot injury after failing to finish Newcastle's disappointing 22-18 loss to the Canberra Raiders.
Ponga left Friday night's game after an innocuous tackle midway through the second half, in what could also be a potential blow for Queensland with the State of Origin decider at Accor Stadium less than two weeks away,
Newcastle coach Adam O'Brien confirmed that the injury was not to the same foot as the one which forced Ponga to miss seven games last season.
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Fri, 27th June, 2025, 23:08 AEST
Raiders rise, Knights can't quite reignite
Canberra Raiders edged Newcastle Knights 22-18, securing their 13th win and topping the NRL ladder.
LeagueNews.co
In a closely contested match at McDonald Jones Stadium, the Canberra Raiders secured a narrow 22-18 victory over the Newcastle Knights, propelling them to the top of the NRL ladder.
This win marks the Raiders' 13th of the season.
The game started with both teams demonstrating solid defense in damp conditions.
However, the Raiders took control early on, with key line breaks, including an impactful performance by Centre Matthew Timoko, who gained 60 run metres.
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Fri, 27th June, 2025, 23:05 AEST
Ponga in doubt for Origin decider as Raiders go top
Queensland may need a new fullback as Kalyn Ponga suffers a foot injury before State of Origin.
The Canberra Times
Queensland could be on the lookout for a new fullback after Kalyn Ponga failed to finish Newcastle's 22-18 loss to Canberra.
Ponga left Friday night's game with an apparent foot injury after an innocuous tackle midway through the second half.
The Knights skipper is now in a race against the clock to prove his fitness for the Maroons, with the State of Origin decider at Accor Stadium less than two weeks away.
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