Canberra Raiders News

Wed, 26th August, 2026, 7:33 AEST
One star's $1.1m headache set to cause major domino effect
Bidding for Raiders' Hudson Young highlights growing demand for edge forwards in the NRL, with significant offers emerging.
Wide World of Sports
The bidding war for Raiders back-rower Hudson Young might just be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the NRL's most in-demand position.
Edge forwards have always been important players for any side, but the market for them appears set to explode at the end of the 2026 season.
Young has been heavily linked with a move to the PNG Chiefs, but his current club Canberra have reportedly offered him a mammoth $1.1 million-per-season extension offer.
The 28-year-old tore his Achilles last month but is arguably the Raiders' best player, so it's no surprise they want to keep him long-term.
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Wed, 26th August, 2026, 5:18 AEST
Revealed: Raiders star opens up on surgery dilemma and a childhood dream
Canberra Raiders' Simi Sasagi faces a choice between off-season surgery or pursuing his World Cup dream with Samoa despite a shoulder injury.
The Canberra Times
A Canberra Raiders star is weighing up the prospect of living a childhood dream or needing to have off-season surgery to ensure he's fit for the Green Machine's revenge mission next year.
Simi Sasagi is prepared to sacrifice off-season surgery to play for Samoa at the World Cup - but the Raiders star has revealed the one factor that could convince him to go under the knife.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says Sasagi "shouldn't be playing" with a shoulder injury, but the 25-year-old has pushed through the pain to be a part of Josh Papali'i's NRL farewell.
Now the star centre is hoping to avoid off-season surgery in a bid to play for Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup despite the injury often threatening to derail his NRL season.
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Tue, 25th August, 2026, 13:37 AEST
Canberra Raiders farewell seven players as roster overhaul begins
The Raiders announced seven player departures, including Josh Papalii, as they prepare for the 2027 NRL season.
The Australian
The Raiders have announced the departure of seven players from their NRL roster as planning for their 2027 season begins.
Out of the finals race, Canberra used their last home game at GIO Stadium against the Broncos last weekend to announce their roster changes, headlined by club legend Josh Papalii, who will retire at the end of this season.
Among the players departing alongside Papalii are Corey Horsburgh and Morgan Smithies, who are bound for the Perth Bears, as well as Jayden Brailey, who has signed with the Wests Tigers.
Fellow Raiders players Kain Anderson, Jake Clydsdale and Michael Asomua will also leave the club at the end of this season.
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