Canberra Raiders NRL 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, 5:04 AEST
'I felt bad for him': Raiders reveal Tamale's road to return after brutal benching
Sebastian Kris offers support to struggling Savelio Tamale, aiming to help rebuild his confidence and regain form.
The Canberra Times
If anyone knows what Savelio Tamale is going through, it's Sebastian Kris, and the experienced Canberra Raiders outside-back has vowed to help.
It's fair to say Tamale is in a bit of a funk right now, with a rough case of the dropsies in recent weeks.
His struggles reached a tipping point at the Raiders' last home game win against the Dragons though, when the 21-year-old was hooked right before half-time after another nervy display while trying to defuse a bomb.
Coach Ricky Stuart was the first person to greet Tamale on the sidelines, put his arm around the winger and share some words of encouragement.
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