Canberra Raiders News

Sat, 31st May, 2025, 14:04 AEST
'It's a good opportunity': Raiders rookie set for first NRL start
Owen Pattie will make his NRL starting debut for the Raiders against the Roosters this Sunday.
The Canberra Times
Owen Pattie is set to make the first start of his NRL career, with Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart also confirming Hudson Young is good to go.
Pattie was named in the No.9 jersey for the first time - to face the Sydney Roosters at the Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday - having played the opening 12 games of his career off the bench.
But with regular Raiders starting hooker Tom Starling suspended for one week for dangerous contact, it's opened the door for Pattie to start.
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Sat, 31st May, 2025, 10:42 AEST
Pattie's Journey: A Raiders Risk Worth Taking
Owen Pattie's journey from Monto to NRL debut exemplifies determination and self-belief, aimed at success.
LeagueNews.co
Owen Pattie's journey from country Queensland to becoming a Canberra Raiders NRL player has been both rapid and driven by self-belief.
After making his debut in Round 1 in Las Vegas, the young dummy half has impressively not missed a game and is set to start for the first time against the Roosters due to Tom Starling's suspension.
At just 18, Pattie hails from the small town of Monto and recently graduated from St Brendan's College in Yeppoon, a recognized rugby league nursery.
He took a significant risk by moving approximately 1400km to Canberra to pursue his aspiration of playing in the NRL and ultimately representing the Queensland Maroons.
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Sat, 31st May, 2025, 7:11 AEST
A different kind of signing: former NRL player Luke Bateman's big book deal
A major publisher acquired rights to Luke Bateman's fantasy novels, expanding his achievements beyond The Bachelor.
The Canberra Times
A major publishing company has bought the rights to former Canberra Raider Luke Bateman's debut series of fantasy novels.
The one-time star of The Bachelor Australia has a huge online fanbase, thanks to his romantic fantasy stories.
Now he can add author to his list of achievements.
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