Canberra Raiders News

Thu, 29th May, 2025, 11:39 AEST
Feathered Foes Clash: Raiders Roost at Allianz
Canberra Raiders face Sydney Roosters in NRL; both teams reintegrate Origin stars after recent victories.
LeagueNews.co
In an upcoming NRL matchup, the Canberra Raiders will face the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.
The Raiders secured a tough 16-10 win against a local rival in New Zealand, showcasing their ability to maintain control under pressure.
Conversely, the Roosters demonstrated their depth with an impressive 42-16 victory over the Sharks, despite fielding a team missing five key players due to Origin commitments.
Both teams are set to integrate their Origin stars back into their lineups, relying on their recovery ahead of this crucial clash.
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Wed, 28th May, 2025, 22:58 AEST
Raiders Rise, Bulldogs Slide in League's Ladder Game
Bulldogs lost their top spot to Raiders, showcasing a new ranking format reflecting current team performance.
LeagueNews.co
In the latest round of NRL action, the Bulldogs lost their top spot to the impressive Raiders, showcasing a new format for the 2025 season where team performance weekly adjusts their rankings, rather than following traditional results.
This new take, reported by espn.com.au, reflects each team's current form rather than their finishing position from the previous year.
The last season's final standings had Storm at the top, followed by the Panthers, Roosters, and others down to the Tigers.
During a critical match, the Raiders visited the Warriors, both vying for a high placement on the competition ladder.
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Wed, 28th May, 2025, 19:15 AEST
Blunt Cleary addresses shock call to axe Panthers star: NRL Early Mail
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary dropped consistent performer Paul Alamoti for Casey McLean ahead of Sunday's derby.
Fox League
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has addressed the decision to drop Paul Alamoti ahead of Sunday's Western Sydney derby against Parramatta.
While it would make sense to keep McLean in the team if Penrith was looking towards the future, the fact Cleary has named all his Origin players to back up suggests he is instead simply looking to name the best possible 17.
Alamoti has been one of Penrith's more consistent performers this season, with his yardage carries particularly valuable when Brian To'o was out injured while he has also been a reliable finisher on the wing.
However, in a big call, Cleary decided to dump Alamoti to the reserves and retain youngster Casey McLean, who has shown flashes in attack but has been guilty of holding onto the ball too often instead of passing to open wingers.
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