Canberra Raiders News

Sat, 17th October, 2026, 16:09 AEDT
Australia confirms Mitch Moses' World Cup replacement
Ethan Strange replaces injured Mitchell Moses in the Australian Rugby League World Cup squad following Australia's win over New Zealand.
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Canberra Raiders five-eighth Ethan Strange has been called into the Australian side for the Rugby League World Cup, replacing Mitchell Moses.
The Parramatta Eels playmaker went down with what appeared to be a leg injury in Australia's 24-22 come-from-behind win over New Zealand in the tournament opener on Thursday night.
It was reported on Saturday afternoon that Moses has been ruled out of the World Cup and that the Kangaroos would need to decide who will replace the halfback in the squad.
Strange represented the NSW Blues in State of Origin this year and was one of the three shadow players picked for this World Cup.
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Fri, 16th October, 2026, 16:26 AEDT
George Williams' Aussie return for World Cup gives England star chance at Raiders redemption
George Williams returns to Australia for England's World Cup opener against Tonga, joining the Dolphins after leaving Canberra.
The Australian
English captain George Williams is preparing to play his first game in Australia since leaving Canberra in dramatic fashion midway through the 2021 season.
Williams not only has the weight of the nation on his shoulders, but also an entire fanbase after he inked a two-year deal to partner Isaiya Katoa and help a star-studded Dolphins side.
But first the pair will go head-to-head as England take on Tonga in Perth on Saturday to kickstart their World Cup campaign.
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The Dolphins have long pursued Williams and were hopeful to get him out of his Warrington contract a year early.
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Fri, 16th October, 2026, 14:27 AEDT
Dolphins sign Raiders' rising star until 2028
Kain Anderson debuted with the Dolphins in 2025, signing through 2028 after developing in Canberra's youth system.
LeagueNews.co
Kain Anderson made his NRL debut against the Dolphins at Kayo Stadium in Round 27 of the 2025 season. The venue will become his full-time training base.
The 24-year-old outside back has signed with the Dolphins through the end of 2028.
He will join the club's Top 30 squad for pre-season training next month, after developing through Canberra's State Cup system and NSW Cup competition.
Anderson is the brother of Grant Anderson, who has played for the Storm and Broncos and now represents the Warriors.
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