Canberra Raiders News

Thu, 27th August, 2026, 17:21 AEST
Raiders Push to Retain Nicholson Amid Young's Uncertainty
Canberra Raiders are negotiating to extend Matty Nicholson's contract despite his injury struggles in recent seasons.
LeagueNews.co
Talks have commenced with Canberra Raiders forward Matty Nicholson to extend his stay in the capital beyond next year.
Nicholson's 2026 season has been quite tumultuous due to offseason shoulder surgery, but he has managed to return and play in four of the last five matches for the Raiders.
Prior to the shoulder issue, he faced a syndesmosis injury and fractured fibula, sidelining him for four months during his debut season in 2025.
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Thu, 27th August, 2026, 15:08 AEST
Raiders make contract moves to bolster pack amid Hudson Young uncertainty
The Canberra Raiders are pursuing player contracts, offering extensions to Matty Nicholson and Matt Timoko, while also targeting Jaiyden Hunt from Brisbane.
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Raiders have tabled two offers to bolster their pack as uncertainty continues to surround Hudson Young's future, while another key player has been locked in for next year.
Matty Nicholson is contracted until the end of 2027 and will be free to speak to other clubs from November 1.
But the Raiders have offered him a two-year extension, with an option for a third year - which would keep him in Canberra until at least the end of 2030 if he took it up.
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Thu, 27th August, 2026, 11:36 AEST
Raiders ramp up contract talks with forward amid Young uncertainty
Canberra Raiders are negotiating to extend Matty Nicholson's contract amid concerns over Hudson Young's potential departure after 2027.
Zero Tackle
Negotiations have begun with Canberra Raiders forward Matty Nicholson to keep him in the nation's capital beyond the end of next year.
Nicholson has had a highly disrupted 2026 campaign following off-season surgery on his shoulder, but has returned to the paddock and played four out of the last five games for the Raiders.
Before the shoulder concern was the syndesmosis and fractured fibula injury, which wiped him out for four months in his debut year at the club in 2025.
The Daily Telegraph reports the Raiders are looking to secure Nicholson amid fears Hudson Young could potentially be leaving the club after 2027 after having not yet signed a fresh deal.
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Raiders Push to Retain Nicholson Amid Young's Uncertainty

Raiders make contract moves to bolster pack amid Hudson Young uncertainty

Raiders ramp up contract talks with forward amid Young uncertainty

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