Canberra Raiders NRL News

  • Raider makes Queensland extended Origin squad

    Raiders lock Corey Horsburgh has been named 19th man for Queensland. Picture by Keegan Carroll

    The Canberra Times

    Canberra Raiders lock Corey Horsburgh is one step closer to making his State of Origin debut after being named 19th man for Queensland.

    The fiery redhead will go into Maroons camp this week ahead of Origin II - at Lang Park next Wednesday - with the home side looking to wrap the series up.

    Horsburgh, along with his fellow Raiders, was set to have the week off with the Green Machine enjoying the bye this weekend.

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  • Storm's Welch to miss a week for hip-drop style tackle

    The Storm's Christian Welch is set to be suspended for a hip-drop style tackle against Cronulla. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

    The Canberra Times

    As well as losing their State of Origin players, Melbourne will be without captain Christian Welch this weekend after he was suspended for his hip-drop style tackle in the Storm's demolition of Cronulla.

    The one-match ban dashed Welch's hopes of being promoted from Queensland's 19th man to the playing side for Game II of the series, where the Maroons have the chance to secure the shield with a match in hand.

    An ankle injury to Jai Arrow opened a spot in the middle forwards for the clash at Suncorp Stadium on June 21, but given the form of rival props Mo Fotuaika and Corey Horsburgh, the...

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  • Origin auditions give Freddy big headache; coaching genius behind Warriors' stunning rise: Talking Pts

    Origin auditions give Freddy big headache; coaching genius behind Warriors’ stunning rise: Talking Pts

    Fox League

    The NSW halfback debate roared in to action over the weekend with two key figures delivering their auditions - while one if yet to come.

    The Blues also have a huge call to make regarding their dummy-half selections, while rookie coach Andrew Webster is working his magic across the Tasman.

    Raiders coach Ricky Stuart may also be regretting his decision to rest veteran Jarrod Croker last week after a loss at the hands of the Warriors.

    Read on for all the key NRL Talking Points in Round 15
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