Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 18th March, 2025, 14:56 AEDT
Raiders Raid: Cowboys Hurdle Back to Sidelines
Injuries sideline Cowboys winger Braidon Burns and Raiders forward Zac Hosking for extended periods.
LeagueNews.co
A North Queensland Cowboys outside back and a Canberra Raiders forward are both facing extended stints on the sidelines due to injuries sustained in their Round 2 matches against the Sharks and Broncos.
Cowboys winger Braidon Burns suffered a low-grade hamstring injury, with a history of hamstring issues, and will be sidelined for three to four weeks.
This will give recruit Jaxson Paulo the opportunity to fill in on the wing.
The Raiders' Zac Hosking underwent surgery for a broken hand and will be out of action for four to six weeks.
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Tue, 18th March, 2025, 14:10 AEDT
Raiders pillage Titans, Eels/Cows underperformed: Power Rankings
Round 2 of NRL season had surprises, Roosters beat Panthers, teams not consistent yet in 2025.
LeagueNews.co
Round 2 of the NRL season saw a number of unexpected outcomes, with the Roosters pulling off a stunning victory over the Panthers.
According to zerotackle.com, "teams are yet to truly hit a groove" at this early stage of the 2025 season.
The results of each game, the strength of the opponents, and the expectations surrounding each team all play a role in determining the rankings.
The Raiders once again surprised fans with their performance, causing a major upset.
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Tue, 18th March, 2025, 12:48 AEDT
Raiders blow: Luckless forward has surgery, set to miss extended period
Luckless Raiders player Zac Hosking out for up to 6 weeks after hand surgery. Injuries persist.
The Canberra Times
Luckless Canberra Raiders forward Zac Hosking has been ruled out for up to six weeks after having surgery to repair a broken bone in his hand.
In a blow to the Raiders' perfect start to the season and Hosking's hopes of putting his injury woes in the rearview mirror, the versatile back-rower has been sidelined again and will be missing for at least the next month.
The 28-year-old has been plagued by injuries since joining the Raiders last year. He played only 10 games in his debut season for the club before his year ended prematurely, needing shoulder surgery.
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