Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 18th March, 2025, 9:31 AEDT
Las Vegas food tests NRL player's new diet
Corey Horsburgh's new diet tested in Las Vegas. Improved performance leading to NRL success.
LeagueNews.co
Raiders.com.au are reporting that after playing in the NRL season opener in Las Vegas, Raiders forward Corey Horsburgh's new diet was put to the test by American cuisine.
But the cheeseburgers, hot dogs, pancakes, and fried foods on offer almost everywhere in Vegas were no match for the fitter, faster, and stronger 2025 version of Horsburgh.
Horsburgh, who has had a barnstorming start to the 2025 season, admitted that he needed to change his off-field habits after falling out of favour with Canberra coach Ricky Stuart.
The 27-year-old, a former Queensland Origin forward, only played five NRL matches last season and was even given the chance to chat with a rival club before Stuart offered him a lifeline.
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Tue, 18th March, 2025, 7:59 AEDT
Vegas test puts Raiders forward's new diet to the limit
Corey Horsburgh's improved performance in 2025 NRL opener due to new diet, fitness regimen, impressing fans and coach.
LeagueNews.co
Raiders forward Corey Horsburgh's improved performance in the 2025 NRL season opener in Las Vegas was attributed to a new diet and fitness regimen.
Despite being tempted by the unhealthy American cuisine in Vegas, including cheeseburgers, hot dogs, pancakes, and fried foods, Horsburgh remained focused on his health and fitness goals.
Horsburgh acknowledged that his off-field habits needed to change after a disappointing 2024 season where he only played five NRL matches.
His improved performance and physical condition in the 2025 season have impressed both fans and coach Ricky Stuart.
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Mon, 17th March, 2025, 21:59 AEDT
Penalty revealed: Raiders duo learn fate after NRL issue breach notice over Vegas fight
NRL breaches by Raiders duo in Vegas lead to fines, no game bans issued. Club moves on.
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Raiders learned what happens in Vegas doesn't necessarily stay in Vegas as the NRL issued a breach notice to a star duo.
Forwards Morgan Smithies and Hudson Young were both dealt a breach notice with the league "alleging a breach of the NRL code of conduct" over their embarrassing scuffle in Vegas.
It's understood both players have each accepted a 12-month suspended $2500 fine, with no game bans. The Raiders board are not expected to take any further action against Smithies and Young, with the players and club eager to move on from the incident.
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