Canberra Raiders News

Thu, 19th June, 2025, 16:48 AEST
Raiders' Away Challenge: Bulldogs Await in Belmore Battle
Raiders face Bulldogs in Round 16; both teams struggling, Raiders in 10th, Bulldogs in 7th.
LeagueNews.co
In the Round 16 preview for the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg, the Canberra Raiders are set to face the Bulldogs at Belmore Sports Ground.
The Raiders, coached by Chris Lewis, will see some changes in their lineup as Chevy Stewart is out, with Ethan Alia stepping into the number one position and Jordan Martin returning to the second row.
The Raiders have had a challenging season, currently sitting 10th with a record of five wins and nine losses.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs recently lost to the Rabbitohs, with a score of 36-22, dropping them to seventh on the ladder.
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Thu, 19th June, 2025, 15:32 AEST
Ricky's Son Rises: Raiders' New Star on the Horizon
Coach Ricky Stuart's son, Jed, debuts for Canberra Raiders, becoming Raider #404, during Round 16.
LeagueNews.co
Coach Ricky Stuart's son, Jed, is set to make his first-grade debut with the Canberra Raiders, becoming Raider #404.
This milestone is particularly emotional for Ricky, known as the NRL's most passionate coach.
Jed's debut comes during the Round 16 match against the Wests Tigers.
The Stuart family joins a legacy in the NRL, following notable father-son pairings like Martin and John Lang, Jake and Brad Arthur, Billy and Kevin Walters, and Nathan and Ivan Cleary.
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Thu, 19th June, 2025, 15:00 AEST
'I get it from my father': Ricky opens up on son's Raiders debut
Ricky Stuart attributes his emotions to genetics, as shown when his dad got emotional at Jed's jersey presentation.
The Canberra Times
Ricky Stuart swears the emotions he regularly wears on his sleeves are genetic.
It's why he got his dad Les to present his son Jed with his Canberra Raiders jersey ahead of his debut.
Stuart hoped his dad would be overcome with emotion - but it turned out to be one of only two occasions Les had been able to keep himself in check, with Stuart's wedding day the other.
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