Canberra Raiders NRL News

Mon, 29th June, 2026, 17:02 AEST
Fork yeah: Raiders' sponsorship extension creates most expensive jersey ever
The Canberra Raiders' sponsorship with Toyota Forklifts extends to 2030, increasing jersey value over $3 million amid lucrative NRL deals.
The Canberra Times
It's the lime green strip set to be worth more than $3 million, but the exposure it brings is also valued in the millions.
Especially with the NRL closing in on a new $5 billion TV rights deal that should ensure every club turns a profit.
The Canberra Raiders and Toyota Forklifts extended their partnership until at least the end of 2030 on Monday, which will keep them on the front of the Green Machine's jerseys for a decade - and become the club's longest major sponsor ever.
When the extension kicks in in 2028, it will take the value of the jersey and shorts above $3 million - up from the $2.5 million it will be worth next year.
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Sun, 28th June, 2026, 16:24 AEST
Raiders down Dragons as Ricky praised for 'brutal call' and touching moment
The Canberra Raiders secured a 24-16 victory over the Dragons, keeping their finals hopes alive.
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Raiders claimed a crucial win against the St George Illawarra Dragons in a game that featured a handful of controversial moments.
Xavier Savage's double in the 24-16 win was praised by teammate Hudson Young.
"We let ourselves down throughout the year letting too my soft tries in so we talked about showing up for each other," Young said post-game.
"[Savage] is a freaky player and you get that off the back of great defence. Massive for X, being in the right place at the right time.
"The feeling at the club has been really strong and I'd like to thank our fans and members for keeping on turning up for us."
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Sat, 27th June, 2026, 12:42 AEST
'It was a strange injury': Ricky reveals surgery needed for Raiders star
Simi Sasagi returns for the Raiders despite shoulder issues, needing off-season surgery; other players may return next week.
The Canberra Times
Simi Sasagi's shoulder isn't 100 per cent, but the Canberra Raiders are hoping it will get through the rest of the NRL season.
He's still going to need surgery in the off-season, having missed the past five games.
Sasagi's the first of the Raiders troops to return, lining up in the centres against the cellar-dwelling Dragons at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.
But Canberra coach Ricky Stuart said Josh Papali'i (calf) and Noah Martin (ankles) would be available for selection next weekend if they didn't have the bye.
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