Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 26th May, 2025, 14:21 AEST
Raiders Charged: Stuart's Warning Before Big Game
Raiders' Joe Tapine charged by NRL after aggressive play in win against Warriors; team remains second on ladder.
LeagueNews.co
Canberra Raiders captain Joe Tapine is one of three players charged by the NRL following their recent win against the Warriors in New Zealand.
Coach Ricky Stuart issued a pre-Origin warning, emphasizing the importance of maintaining aggression in rugby league.
The Raiders' aggressive gameplay, particularly from their formidable forward pack, has propelled them in various matches this season, including a contentious victory over Melbourne and their latest 16-10 triumph, which positioned them second on the ladder.
In the game at Mt Smart Stadium, Tapine was highlighted for his aggressive tactics, receiving on-field scrutiny for a crusher tackle and a shoulder charge.
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Mon, 26th May, 2025, 13:05 AEST
Raiders' Charge: Tapine Tackles Trouble in Vegas
Joseph Tapine faces a $3000 fine for a shoulder charge, while Tom Starling risks a one-week ban.
LeagueNews.co
Influential Raiders captain Joseph Tapine has narrowly avoided a ban following a shoulder charge in their recent victory over the Warriors.
While he can choose to accept a $3000 fine for his grade 1 offence, he risks a two-match suspension if he contests the charge and is unsuccessful at the judiciary.
Earlier this year, Tapine received a two-match ban for a similar offence against the Warriors in Las Vegas.
Teammate Tom Starling, however, faces a week out due to a grade 2 dangerous contact charge for a high tackle on Chanel Harris-Tavita late in the game, which resulted in him being sent to the sin bin.
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Mon, 26th May, 2025, 13:00 AEST
Tapine walks free as fellow Raider whacked with ban
Tom Starling may face a one-game ban; Joseph Tapine avoided suspension despite two reportable incidents.
The Canberra Times
Canberra hooker Tom Starling is facing a one-game ban as Raiders captain Joseph Tapine escaped suspension for two reportable incidents in his side's gutsy win over the Warriors.
Tapine has avoided a ban and will be free to face the Sydney Roosters on Sunday after being placed on report twice by referee Adam Gee in Canberra's 16-10 victory over the Warriors.
The New Zealand Test forward was not even charged for a crusher tackle on Warriors fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad in Sunday's win, but was slugged with a $3000 fine for a grade-one shoulder charge on Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.
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