Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 17th March, 2025, 14:29 AEDT
'Big Red' back in Origin frame, reveals how Raiders knew Broncos game plan
Maguire's departure may benefit NSW; Horsburgh's insight could help Queensland beat the Blues.
The Canberra Times
Maybe it's a good thing Michael Maguire isn't the NSW coach anymore, because if Corey Horsburgh returns to the Origin stage with Queensland, he'd probably know exactly how to beat the Blues.
Horsburgh revealed that the Canberra Raiders went into their round two clash against the Brisbane Broncos with a clear game-plan on how to break down the opposition attack thanks for Maguire's time in the capital between 2022-23 as an assistant coach.
"Our game plan, outplayed their game plan. We had Madge [Maguire] last year, and we kind of knew his defensive structures and how they like to defend," Horsburgh said.
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Mon, 17th March, 2025, 14:19 AEDT
NRL scrum over elevator fracas in Vegas hotel
NRL penalizes Raiders players for hotel scuffle in Vegas, issuing breach notices for misconduct.
LeagueNews.co
NRL has taken action against Canberra Raiders players Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies for their involvement in a scuffle at their team hotel in Las Vegas.
The incident occurred after a technical error left one of the players without a room, leading to an altercation between the two international stars.
Despite the players fronting up to apologise after the story surfaced, the NRL has issued breach notices to Young and Smithies for bringing the game and their club into disrepute.
According to a statement from the NRL, the breach notice alleges that the players engaged in conduct that has tarnished the reputation of the game.
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Mon, 17th March, 2025, 13:00 AEDT
Raiders duo issued breach notice for Las Vegas baseball bat scuffle
Canberra players face fines for hotel fight before NRL season-opener, but show remorse in apology.
The Sydney Morning Herald
Canberra forwards Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies have been issued an NRL breach notice for the late-night hotel scuffle that dominated headlines leading into the Las Vegas season-opener.
Sources speaking on the condition of anonymity due to the ongoing breach notice process have indicated that the Raiders pair are facing suspended fines for the fracas at Resorts World hotel.
The public apology and acceptance of responsibility by Young and Smithies was taken into account as the NRL weighed up its proposed sanction.
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