Canberra Raiders NRL News

Sat, 31st May, 2025, 10:42 AEST
Pattie's Journey: A Raiders Risk Worth Taking
Owen Pattie's journey from Monto to NRL debut exemplifies determination and self-belief, aimed at success.
LeagueNews.co
Owen Pattie's journey from country Queensland to becoming a Canberra Raiders NRL player has been both rapid and driven by self-belief.
After making his debut in Round 1 in Las Vegas, the young dummy half has impressively not missed a game and is set to start for the first time against the Roosters due to Tom Starling's suspension.
At just 18, Pattie hails from the small town of Monto and recently graduated from St Brendan's College in Yeppoon, a recognized rugby league nursery.
He took a significant risk by moving approximately 1400km to Canberra to pursue his aspiration of playing in the NRL and ultimately representing the Queensland Maroons.
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Sat, 31st May, 2025, 7:11 AEST
A different kind of signing: former NRL player Luke Bateman's big book deal
A major publisher acquired rights to Luke Bateman's fantasy novels, expanding his achievements beyond The Bachelor.
The Canberra Times
A major publishing company has bought the rights to former Canberra Raider Luke Bateman's debut series of fantasy novels.
The one-time star of The Bachelor Australia has a huge online fanbase, thanks to his romantic fantasy stories.
Now he can add author to his list of achievements.
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Fri, 30th May, 2025, 17:32 AEST
'Bit of mongrel': The case for Raiders star to get Origin call
Jamal Fogarty believes Corey Horsburgh's motivation from Queensland's loss will benefit the Canberra Raiders.
The Canberra Times
Corey Horsburgh might've missed out on State of Origin, but Jamal Fogarty is hoping Queensland's loss will be the Canberra Raiders' gain.
The Raiders halfback is expecting the Maroons' game-one loss will drive Horsburgh over the coming weeks as the Green Machine's prop looks to force his way into Billy Slater's team.
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