Canberra Raiders News

Thu, 26th June, 2025, 14:57 AEST
Dolphins must give up $400k - or Kodi Nikorima - if they are to get George Williams
George Williams, facing a $400,000 release fee, could join the Dolphins from Warrington.
The Daily Telegraph
Former Raiders halfback and England captain George Williams has a $400,000 bounty on his head if he is to return to the NRL.
It is understood the Dolphins are the front-runners to land Williams provided he can be released from his Warrington contract. Discussions between the two parties have stepped up in recent weeks to the point where the English club are resigned to losing him at the end of the season.
However, Williams has 12 months left on his contract with Warrington loath to let their marquee man go without some sort of compensation.
A player swap had been mooted with Warrington keen...
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Thu, 26th June, 2025, 12:49 AEST
Raiders Eye Knight Moves in Friday's Clash
Raiders face Knights Friday; Tapine shines in victory, while Sasagi replaces Young for the match.
LeagueNews.co
The upcoming NRL clash between the Canberra Raiders and Newcastle Knights is set for Friday night at McDonald Jones Stadium, following the Raiders' hard-fought 16-12 victory over the Wests Tigers.
Raiders' captain Joe Tapine played a pivotal role, achieving three successful captain's challenges, making a crucial defensive play on the tryline, maintaining 100% tackle efficiency, and scoring a try.
In this game, Simi Sasagi will join the starting lineup, taking the place of Hudson Young, who is being rested after his recent involvement in the Origin II match.
On the other hand, the Knights recently enjoyed a morale-boosting 26-20 win against the Dolphins in Perth, revitalizing their season.
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Thu, 26th June, 2025, 12:22 AEST
'He's one of three or four blokes I've spoken to': Raiders interested in Cowboys, Dragons halves
Cowboys' Jake Clifford is a potential target for Raiders; no deals finalized; Ilias also considered.
The Canberra Times
Cowboys half Jake Clifford is one of a number of playmakers Ricky Stuart has spoken to, but the Canberra Raiders coach said nothing has been finalised.
It's believed out-of-favour St George Illawarra No.7 Lachlan Ilias is another the Green Machine is keeping an eye on.
While Clifford's been named as North Queensland five-eighth to face the Gold Coast Titans this week, he hasn't been able to nail down a starting spot and had been linked with a move to the English Super League at the end of the year.
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