Canberra Raiders NRL News

Pundits called Raiders' win over Broncos an ambush, with lesser-known players outplaying big-name opponents.

The Riotact

The pundits have described the Raiders' 32-22 victory over the Brisbane Broncos as an ambush in the nation's capital.

In other words, the big-name Broncos players touted as capable of carrying Brisbane to the premiership this year came up against a team with players of a lesser profile and left Canberra Stadium empty handed after being completely outplayed.

The Raiders were also without Joe Tapine and Xavier Savage, who were instrumental in the Raiders' first round victory over the Warriors in Las Vegas.

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Potential loss of veteran halfback Jamal Fogarty in 2026 is concerning for Canberra fans, re-signing may happen soon.

The Riotact

The mere suggestion of a Raiders roster in 2026 without veteran halfback Jamal Fogarty is enough to send a shudder up the spine of every Canberra fan.

The Raiders have an option to re-sign Fogarty for 2026, but they need to activate that clause before Round 6 - that's two weeks away.

Fogarty has proven to be crucial in guiding a young Raiders outfit around the park with a kicking game on par with the top number sevens in the premiership.

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Raiders coach upset with NRL over penalty count despite miraculous win against Sharks.

Fox League

Despite producing a
miracle final-minute win on Thursday night
, Raiders coach Ricky Stuart took a not-so-subtle dig at the NRL after his side once again lost the penalty count.

Stuart was seething for most of the match against the Sharks after copping a disallowed try in the first half and then
a sin bin in the second stanza
.

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