Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 7th July, 2026, 16:32 AEST
Raiders star hungry for new contract as top Canberra trio return for Bulldogs clash
Sebastian Kris aims to remain with the Raiders, focusing on performance despite no contract talks yet.
The Canberra Times
Raiders outside back Sebastian Kris has made his contract goals clear after Canberra made several changes to the NRL squad named to face the Bulldogs in round 19.
Kris is contracted with the Green Machine until the end of 2027, meaning he and other Raiders teammates are free to talk to other clubs come November 1 to negotiate their future for 2028 and beyond.
However, the local product has no desire to play for any other club.
Kris is hoping his on-field performances and versatility covering many positions will be enough to convince the Raiders he's worth keeping.
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Tue, 7th July, 2026, 4:58 AEST
'Wasn't much thought': Kayla spends 18hrs driving to and from footy with no regrets
Aspiring rugby league players, like Kayla Fleming, sacrifice hours commuting for training and games, balancing careers alongside their dreams.
The Canberra Times
How far would you travel to pursue a rugby league dream?
There's no shortage of aspiring young stars across the country who spend hours in the car every week to attend training, games and the countless appointments in between.
Kayla Fleming knows all about such a time sacrifice, given her commute to Steelers' NSW women's premiership training takes up anywhere from five to six hours.
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Mon, 6th July, 2026, 15:44 AEST
'Very confident': Raiders star fit for Origin decider
NSW confident in Ethan Strange's ankle; he's cleared to play in State of Origin decider.
Canberra Daily
NSW are "very confident" in Ethan Strange's troublesome ankle after clearing the Canberra playmaker to feature in the State of Origin decider.
The Blues had set Monday as D-Day for Strange, who has been fighting to prove his fitness since rolling his left ankle at training on Thursday.
Strange, excellent on debut in the series opener, had undergone extensive treatment and been walking unassisted in NSW camp in recent days.
He managed to run at training at Ballymore Stadium in Brisbane on Monday, staying late to complete extra contact work and running drills.
The Blues had initially been pessimistic about Strange's hopes of playing the decider. The 21-year-old had rolled the same ankle against Wests Tigers in...
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