Canberra Raiders NRL News

  • 'I felt bad for him': Raiders reveal Tamale's road to return after brutal benching

    Melanie Dinjaski

    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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  • How a shared autism bond created a beautiful family-like NRL story

    David Polkinghorne

    Lily, bullied at school, wears a "safe shirt" for comfort, connecting with autism advocates Ricky Stuart and Josh Papali'i.

    The Canberra Times

    Lily was getting bullied at school, so she wore "Mr Ricky's" shirt for a month to help make her feel safe.

    When she wears it, she feels like all the Canberra Raiders are protecting her - so it became her "safe shirt".

    And she cried for two days when she heard it was "Papa Smurf's" last season.

    Eleven-year-old Lily Thomson has level two autism and an intellectual disability.

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  • Fork yeah: Raiders' sponsorship extension creates most expensive jersey ever

    David Polkinghorne

    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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