Canberra Raiders News

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.
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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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Wed, 26th August, 2026, 17:24 AEST
Braydon Trindall injury return date revealed
Braydon Trindall is expected to return for the NRL finals after dislocating his shoulder, recovering well since.
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Cronulla Sharks five-eighth Braydon Trindall is expected to be ready in week one of the NRL finals series after dislocating his shoulder a fortnight ago, initially spreading fears he would miss out on the remainder of the season.
Although a long-term issue is not the case, with News Corp reporting Trindall is progressing on schedule after he was spotted at Sharks training moving comfortably and on light duties.
The star five-eighth grubbered to himself in the opening minutes of the match against the Raiders in Round 24, slamming the ball down in the in-goal and injuring himself in the process.
Trindall was quickly aided off the field and was relieved of his pain once the shoulder easily slipped back into place in the sheds, but his side dropped a crucial match in his absence.
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Wed, 26th August, 2026, 16:46 AEST
NRL Late Mail Round 26: Braydon Trindall's return date set after shoulder dislocation
Braydon Trindall is recovering well from a shoulder dislocation and aims to return for the finals.
The Australian
Braydon Trindall is progressing well from his dislocated shoulder with the Sharks playmaker on track to be back for week one of the finals.
Trindall was spotted at Sharks training on Wednesday, moving freely and continuing his rehabilitation from the shoulder injury he suffered in the first-half against the Raiders two weeks ago.
Trindall is working overtime to rebuild strength in his shoulder after scans revealed no further complications beyond the dislocation.
Trindall wasn't considered for the Sharks' clash with the Eels this Sunday. He remains a long shot to return for the club's final home game of the season, against the Storm at Ocean Protect Stadium before week one of the NRL finals begins.
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