Canberra Raiders News

Fri, 23rd May, 2025, 18:08 AEST
'I'm named after the town': Raiders speedster Kaeo Weekes to put on a show for the people of... Kaeo, NZ
Canberra Raiders' Kaeo Weekes will have hometown support from Kaeo during NRL clash against Warriors.
The Canberra Times
An away trip to New Zealand and a crowd full of Warriors fans cheering "Up the Wahs" won't feel so daunting for Canberra Raiders fullback Kaeo Weekes on Sunday.
That's because when the Raiders kick off their round 12 NRL clash against the Warriors, Weekes will have a whole town getting right behind him in Auckland.
Kaeo is a small township of approximately 300 people at the very top of North Island, and rolling down the highway on a nearly four-hour drive to Mount Smart Stadium will be friends and family of Raiders star, Weekes.
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Fri, 23rd May, 2025, 13:20 AEST
Raiders Roar: Dragons to Face Home Turf Challenge
Raiders face Dragons at home; Trey Mooney impresses with a try, alongside debutant Noah Martin's performance.
LeagueNews.co
The 12th round of the Knock-On Effect NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup sees both Raiders teams competing at home against the Dragons at Raiders Belconnen.
Recent performances, particularly from prop Trey Mooney, have been commendable.
Mooney scored a crucial try that spurred the Raiders in a tightly contested match against the Jets, while second-rower Noah Martin stood out, opening the scoring and earning his NRL debut against the Warriors this weekend.
This game will feature a slightly altered squad, allowing new players the opportunity to secure their positions.
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Fri, 23rd May, 2025, 12:46 AEST
Scapegoat star shown no "faith" from Blues ahead of Origin
Hudson Young aims to secure a long-term spot in the Blues after impressive performances with the Raiders.
Zero Tackle
Hudson Young has been a fringe Blues player for the last few years, dropping in and out of the squad despite his impressive form for the Canberra Raiders.
Having now re-entered the NSW camp, Young has declared his intentions to remain a Blue for the long term, with his club coach backing his admission.
"You're always fighting for a spot, and you've always got to fight for that jersey. It was obviously one of my goals that I set for myself this year."
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