Canberra Raiders News

Fri, 4th April, 2025, 9:01 AEDT
What's in a name? Plenty if you are the son of a Raiders legend who's also the current head coach
In Canberra sports, being a Raiders legend's son is like being a famous musician's offspring. Comparisons can be burdensome.
The Riotact
In Canberra sport, being the son of one of the Raiders' greatest is akin to being the offspring of a Beatle. Maybe that's an exaggeration, but you know what I'm getting at.
The comparisons to a well-known parent and the standards by which an offspring is graded are, in many respects, a reason to avoid embarking on the same career. And if the same career is pursued, comparisons can be a considerable burden.
In the case of Jed Stuart, the son of Raiders legend and current coach Ricky, there has been a determination to forge his own path.
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Fri, 4th April, 2025, 8:44 AEDT
Sharks suffer Hynes mishap as coach faces flak
Sharks criticized for taking penalty goal instead of trying to score, leading to Raiders win.
LeagueNews.co
The Sharks faced criticism after their NRL loss to the Raiders, with many questioning coach Craig Fitzgibbon's decision to have Nicho Hynes take a penalty goal rather than try to score a try while Canberra had only 12 men on the field.
Despite the opportunity presented by Hudson Young's sin-binning, Cronulla opted for the easy two points early in the penalty period.
This decision allowed the Raiders to regroup and ultimately secure a last-minute win.
Commentators highlighted that the Sharks failed to capitalize on the numerical advantage, with Brad Fittler noting they attacked the wrong edge and Paul Gallen pointing out their lack of ball movement.
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Fri, 4th April, 2025, 7:45 AEDT
Young blood gives Raiders fans something to look forward to in 2025
Experts write off Raiders but young players bring energy and pace in surprising 30-8 win over Warriors.
The Riotact
As night follows day, at the start of the season so-called pundits write off the chances of the Raiders to make an impression on the premiership.
The Raiders' 30-8 win over the Warriors in Las Vegas may have surprised the experts outside Canberra, but inside the 'Canberra bubble' expectations have been high with the emergence of a number of young players blooded in first grade over the past 12 months.
The element of youth brings with it enthusiasm, energy and pace, mixed with plenty of 50/50 plays, and this was on display in the victory over the Warriors as the Raiders built their game...
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