Canberra Raiders News

Wed, 30th April, 2025, 17:33 AEST
Raiders in the best spot to deal with 'confusing' NRL penalty crackdown
NRL aims to minimize Bunker delays; Raiders likely best equipped for evolving officiating standards.
The Canberra Times
As the NRL plan to reduce the interference of the Bunker calling delayed penalties, ahead of Magic Round the Canberra Raiders could be in the best position to manage the ever-changing goalposts of rugby league officiating.
This week NRL boss Andrew Abdo claimed there had been no league-directed recent crackdown on high tackles.
That was despite multiple incidents in recent weeks where much to the surprise of players, coaches and fans, play had been stopped, and penalties had been called several tackles after the fact.
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Wed, 30th April, 2025, 16:39 AEST
A cautionary tale for the Raiders' next move after Fogarty's $2.1m 'business decision'
Raiders fans recall Matt Orford's disappointing stint, highlighting recruitment mistakes impacting future No. 7 choices.
The Canberra Times
Remember Matt Orford? Every diehard Raiders fan will be flooded with unfortunate memories of his ill-fated six-game stint in 2011.
It's been 14 years since his costly knock-on against the Titans in the last minute of a game, and his car getting keyed by a "fan" out the front of Canberra Stadium as hype of the Raiders' 2010 miracle finals run was replaced with disappointment and frustration at the recruitment of an ageing, injured and out-of-form half.
But it's the name that Raiders HQ ought to remember when the club decide who might be the right candidate to step in after Jamal Fogarty's departure next season, before a more long-term No.7...
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Wed, 30th April, 2025, 14:37 AEST
Roosters Rise, Dolphins Dive: What's Next?
Roosters and Dolphins face off, with Dolphins hoping to bounce back from recent struggles.
LeagueNews.co
In the upcoming match between the Roosters and the Dolphins, both teams have experienced contrasting fortunes recently.
The Dolphins had a strong start to the season, beating both of last year's grand finalists in consecutive weeks during Rounds 6-7.
However, their momentum faltered in their last match against the Raiders, where they led 28-10 at halftime only to succumb to a second-half collapse, allowing the Raiders to score 30 points.
Despite this setback, the Dolphins will recall their successful debut against the Roosters, where they secured a stunning 28-18 victory in their first Telstra Premiership game in Round 1, 2023.
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