Canberra Raiders News

Ethan Sanders impresses in Raiders debut; team seeks a third halfback while contract talks continue.

The Canberra Times

Ethan Sanders' stunning Canberra Raiders debut means the Green Machine won't look to buy a halfback over the top of him, but they will still need a third No.7 to bolster their playmaker ranks.

And while they've already opened contract-extension talks with Savelio Tamale, the Raiders will use the next month to start to lock in their off-contract stars like Zac Hosking and Morgan Smithies.

The news comes as the Josh Papali'i party closes in on a sellout with just 500 tickets left on Friday.

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Newcastle Knights reported threatening messages to player James Schiller to NRL's Integrity Unit after extra-time victory.

ABC

The Newcastle Knights rugby league club has referred threatening social media messages sent to one of their players to the NRL's Integrity Unit.

Several Knights players shared screenshots of the messages, allegedly sent to winger James Schiller, during Thursday night's extra-time victory over the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles at Hunter Stadium.

The messages, graphic in nature, included one that said "count your days.....I will f***ing end your life". 

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Josh Papalii's record-breaking match highlights Canberra's surprising success and resilience in the 2025 season.

ABC

Even if Josh Papalii weren't breaking Canberra's all-time appearances record, the match against South Sydney on Sunday would still be a big one.

That's what happens when you win early and win often, like the Raiders have in 2025. Canberra is normally overlooked and underestimated, which it can turn into a strength because it means nobody sees Ricky Stuart's side coming. It doesn't so much fly under the radar as live off the grid.

But that can only last so long. At the halfway point of the season, the Raiders have the most victories of any side in the competition. Winning is the only thing...

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