Canberra Raiders News

Wed, 7th May, 2025, 6:42 AEST
Bulldogs star Jacob Preston suspended for four weeks over failed judiciary bid
Jacob Preston's lawyer urges NRL to address diving after suspension affects his State of Origin chances.
The Daily Telegraph
Jacob Preston's lawyer has urged the NRL to clamp down on diving after the Bulldogs' in-form back rower was rubbed out of Saturday afternoon's blockbuster against Canberra and had his State of Origin hopes dashed at the NRL judiciary on Tuesday night.
Renowned criminal lawyer Paul McGirr took up the fight on Preston's behalf but after an hour-long hearing, he failed to convince the panel to exonerate the Bulldogs star.
Preston, who was suspended for four matches, was too shattered to speak afterwards but McGirr had no such qualms after his client was found guilty of a crusher tackle...
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Wed, 7th May, 2025, 5:31 AEST
Bulldogs Bark Back, Raiders Ready to Rally
On Saturday, the Raiders face the Bulldogs, both teams having thrilling past encounters this season.
LeagueNews.co
On Saturday afternoon, the national capital will host an exciting clash between two of the hottest teams in the NRL.
According to nrl.com.au, the Raiders have improved their record to 7-2 after a thrilling golden point win against the Storm.
Meanwhile, the table-topping Bulldogs showcased their power with six tries, decisively defeating the Titans earlier in the day.
In their previous encounters this season, both games between the Raiders and Bulldogs were tightly contested, with the Raiders narrowly winning 24-20 during Magic Round, and the Bulldogs claiming a 22-18 victory at Belmore later on.
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Tue, 6th May, 2025, 21:54 AEST
Stormy Weather Ahead for Tigers' Hopes?
Wests Tigers face Storm in Melbourne, seeking momentum despite historical losses; key players include Luai and May.
LeagueNews.co
The Wests Tigers will head to Melbourne for a Sunday afternoon match against the Storm, carrying a positive momentum from back-to-back wins.
However, historical performance poses challenges, as they have lost their last seven encounters with the Storm and only won two out of 15 games played in Melbourne.
Key players for the Tigers include Jarome Luai, who aims to bolster his NSW State of Origin chances, and Terrell May, looking to maintain a strong start to the season.
On the opposite side, Melbourne's coach Craig Bellamy demands an immediate response after their defeat to the Raiders in the golden point of Magic Round.
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