Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 14th July, 2026, 19:06 AEST
Corey Horsburgh eyeing early Raiders exit
Corey Horsburgh seeks an early exit from the Raiders, aiming to return to Queensland despite having a year left on his contract.
Zero Tackle
Canberra Raiders prop Corey Horsburgh is eyeing off an early exit from the Canberra Raiders, despite having a year to run on his contract.
Horsburgh, who hbas developed into one of the better middle third forwards in the game, is critical to the success of the Raiders and now viewed as a leader around the club.
The 28-year-old has 129 NRL games under his belt - all of which apart from two on loan at the Canterbury Bulldogs in 2021 - have come for the Raiders since his debut in 2019, while he also played a single State of Origin match for Queensland in 2023, and was 20th man for Billy Slater's side last week.
Horsburgh though is eyeing off a return to Queensland, per a News Corp report, and it's believed the Raiders wouldn't stand in his way if he was to secure a contract.
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Tue, 14th July, 2026, 16:10 AEST
Wild stat makes rising Raiders star one of the NRL's most lethal weapons
Owen Pattie's hard work paid off, achieving five 40/20s in 35 NRL games, showcasing his exceptional talent.
The Canberra Times
Most people can't get off the park quick enough during a cold Canberra winter, but Owen Pattie "puts in the hours after training" - and this wild stat shows the work is paying off for one of the NRL's most lethal weapons.
Two pinpoint 40/20s in a win over Canterbury mean Pattie has now booted five in the first 35 games of his NRL career. Just two players have nailed more in that same career span - former Newcastle halfback Scott Dureau (nine) and ex-South Sydney livewire Chris Sandow (six).
Two players have a share of third place with Pattie on the list revealed by social media's "Random Stats Guy" - former St George Illawarra halfback Brett Firman, and ex-Raiders hooker Josh Hodgson.
But the figures that separate Pattie from the rest of the pack? The 22-year-old has started in just five of those games, and he has spent more than 40 minutes on the park just five times - but now the Raiders are reaping the rewards of Ricky Stuart's call to develop Pattie in NSW Cup at the start of the season.
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Tue, 14th July, 2026, 15:54 AEST
Raiders' exit fears for Corey Horsburgh as Brisbane Broncos move looms
Corey Horsburgh may leave the Raiders for a Queensland team due to salary cap pressures, despite a contract until 2027.
The Australian
Maroons Origin forward Corey Horsburgh is considering quitting the Raiders and returning to Queensland in a move that could open the door for the Broncos, Titans and Dolphins.
This masthead understands Canberra won't stand in the way of Horsburgh leaving the club at season's end if the Raiders hitman can secure his future elsewhere in the NRL.
Horsburgh, Queensland's 20th man for the Origin decider last week, is contracted to the Raiders until the end of 2027 and Canberra are happy to honour the duration of his existing deal.
But Horsburgh risks being squeezed out of the Raiders due to salary-cap pressures, with the Green Machine confronting the prospect of 17 top-liners becoming free agents over the next 18 months.
The 28-year-old is on around $600,000 this season and with Horsburgh facing a six-figure pay cut to remain in the nation's capital, the front-row firebrand could opt to test his value on the open market.
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