Canberra Raiders NRL News

Rugby predictions can backfire, as the Raiders defied expectations, earning their first minor premiership.

Region Canberra

Predictions in rugby league can come back to bite you - just ask the 'experts' who predicted the Raiders would end up with the wooden spoon in 2025.

Much of the research by pundits is conducted in the Sydney bubble without any real insight into what is happening in Canberra.

The Raiders' first minor premiership in 35 years had those so-called experts squirming as their predictions were resurrected regularly throughout the season. This is a timely reminder that in this day and age, predictions no longer simply disappear into the ether and the internet never forgets.

In 2025, the Raiders probably exceeded expectations. There was no way they were going to finish last, but the minor...

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A young player may be crucial for Canberra's success in rugby league by 2026.

Wide World of Sports

A 21-year-old with just four NRL games to his name could hold the key to Canberra's hopes of again shaking up the rugby league universe in 2026.

Tipped to be wooden spooners by most pundits this time last year, the Raiders got off to a flying start and kept winning … and winning.

The experts kept waiting for them to fall - but it didn't happen until the final series after they produced a stunning season to claim the minor premiership.

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Canberra sports organizations and government use economic impact studies for funding and decision-making.

Region Canberra

Economic impact studies are routinely carried out by Canberra sports organisations and the ACT Government.

The figures are used as part of negotiations as sports seek funding to stage events while the government uses the studies to guide decision-making associated with the economic impact on the ACT economy.

Over the years we have seen estimates on the impact to the ACT economy from the Brumbies, Kanga Cup, Masters Games, the racing industry, Raiders, AFL and cricket.

The Canberra Raiders are riding high at the moment as the ACT's premier sporting attraction, with crowds well ahead of both the Brumbies and the Giants.

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