Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 1st July, 2025, 9:57 AEST
Dragons provide injury update on SIX players
The Dragons update reveals injuries: Lawson out until Round 22/23, Tuipulotu sidelined until Round 21.
Zero Tackle
The St George Illawarra Dragons have issued an update on six injured players ahead of their Round 18 clash against the Canberra Raiders on Saturday afternoon.
Playing with an injured shoulder in the second half of last week's match against the Parramatta Eels, winger Nathan Lawson is set to be sidelined until at least Round 22 or 23 with a scapula fracture.
Injuring himself in the warm-up of last week's clash, Tuipulotu will be unavailable until Round 21 after scans showed that he sustained a low-grade strain in his right hamstring.
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Mon, 30th June, 2025, 17:46 AEST
It's official! Billy Slater reveals why he called a Raiders great out of retirement
Aaron Woods claims Billy Slater revived Josh Papali'i's career to boost Maroons' intimidation ahead of Origin.
The Canberra Times
Queensland antagonist Aaron Woods has poked the State of Origin bear, claiming coach Billy Slater reignited Josh Papali'i's representative career because the Maroons were "lacking a bit of intimidation".
Papali'i shock return to the Origin arena was made official on Monday morning when Slater announced the Canberra Raiders veteran in his side for the decider in Sydney next week.
The Raiders' games record holder has been granted a delayed entry to Origin camp to spend more time at home with his family after wife Mesepa gave birth on the weekend during the Raiders' match against the Knights.
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Mon, 30th June, 2025, 17:12 AEST
Raiders Rise, Knights Fall: Round 17 Recap
In Round 17, the Raiders beat Newcastle Knights 40-26, with Taumoepeau scoring two crucial tries.
LeagueNews.co
In Round 17 of the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg competitions, the Raiders showcased impressive performances.
The NSW Cup side achieved a notable victory, defeating the Newcastle Knights 40-26.
Following a significant turnaround in the second half, Jensen Taumoepeau was a standout, scoring two tries in quick succession to help level the scores.
Additional contributions came from Jake Clydsdale and Adam Cook, with Cook scoring in the final moments, solidifying the Raiders' dominant second-half display.
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