Canberra Raiders News

Fri, 28th August, 2026, 11:43 AEST
Raiders make call on Hudson Young amid lucrative extension offer
Hudson Young can explore options with Papua New Guinea Chiefs, touring facilities next month amidst Raiders' contract offer negotiations.
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Canberra Raiders star Hudson Young has officially been given permission to explore his options with the incoming Papua New Guinea Chiefs, with the forward set to tour the franchise's facilities next month.
Young will be granted a one-week window to speak with the Chiefs and tour their facilities in Port Moresby as he weighs up what the NRL's newest club could offer.
The Daily Telegraph has reported that the Raiders have officially given Young permission to make the trip, opening the door for the star forward to get a closer look at the Chiefs despite Canberra's recent efforts to secure his long-term future.
The development comes after the Raiders significantly increased their initial contract extension offer for Young, with the club now understood to have tabled a three-year deal worth $3.3 million.
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Fri, 28th August, 2026, 11:06 AEST
Three players sanctioned by MRC after Storm hammer Broncos
The Melbourne Storm defeated the Brisbane Broncos, with three charges confirmed but no player suspensions for Brisbane.
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The NRL's match review committee have confirmed three charges from Thursday night's big win for the Melbourne Storm over the Brisbane Broncos as the latest rule experiment was put to the test.
The rule, which allowed teams conceding a try to decide whether they would receive the kick-off or kick-off themselves, wasn't used by either captain until the second half in an affair that was dominated by other headlines, including Brisbane's botched Adam Reynolds apology, and the Storm's big win as Brisbane limp towards the conclusion of a miserable season.
The Broncos, who had picked up a win over the Raiders in Canberra the week before, always looked on the back foot against Melbourne, but at least won't lose any players for next weekend, with the MRC slapping Aublix Tawha with a Grade 1 dangerous contact charge for an offence against Cameron Munster in the 59th minute of the game.
He will face a $1000 fine with an early guilty plea, or risk an extra $500 if he proceeds to the judiciary to fight his charge.
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Fri, 28th August, 2026, 6:18 AEST
Simi Sasagi makes World Cup allegiance, fitness call
Simi Sasagi delays surgery to play for Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup, becoming a key player for the Raiders.
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Canberra Raiders star Simi Sasagi has revealed he will delay surgery in a bid to be fit for the Rugby League World Cup, while also confirming he will represent Samoa once again.
Born in Auckland, Sasagi first represented Samoa in 2024 and has played four Tests for the nation.
Coming into the year, he was viewed as a fringe player at the Raiders who would likely add plenty off the bench at times during the year.
His campaign will finish with him becoming one of the NRL's most improved, winning a spot in the Canberra centres as one of the club's most important players.
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