Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canberra Raiders' Kaeo Weekes will have hometown support from Kaeo during NRL clash against Warriors.

The Canberra Times

An away trip to New Zealand and a crowd full of Warriors fans cheering "Up the Wahs" won't feel so daunting for Canberra Raiders fullback Kaeo Weekes on Sunday.

That's because when the Raiders kick off their round 12 NRL clash against the Warriors, Weekes will have a whole town getting right behind him in Auckland.

Kaeo is a small township of approximately 300 people at the very top of North Island, and rolling down the highway on a nearly four-hour drive to Mount Smart Stadium will be friends and family of Raiders star, Weekes.

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Hudson Young aims to secure a long-term spot in the Blues after impressive performances with the Raiders.

Zero Tackle

Hudson Young has been a fringe Blues player for the last few years, dropping in and out of the squad despite his impressive form for the Canberra Raiders.

Having now re-entered the NSW camp, Young has declared his intentions to remain a Blue for the long term, with his club coach backing his admission.

"You're always fighting for a spot, and you've always got to fight for that jersey. It was obviously one of my goals that I set for myself this year."

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Upcoming weeks are crucial; State of Origin impacts teams vying for finals positions.

Fox League

For many teams, the next eight weeks could make or break their season.

Fox League's Steve 'Blocker Roach' said that for all the challenges that Origin poses, it is also one of his favourite times of the year - and not just for the passion that it brings out of both states.

While the Penrith Panthers are no strangers to having their line-up decimated by State of Origin, 2025 will be different with the four-time premiers sitting outside of the top eight.

The Roosters are also hit hard by Origin and face a daunting task as they look to push for a finals berth, while the opposite is true for some of the league's top contenders.

But the Origin period also can unearth the stars of the future. Jarome Luai, for example, had his standout game in 2018 as he scored twice in a 36-4 upset win over the Warriors.

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