Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canberra Raiders retain forward Simi Sasagi until 2026, sign Jayden Brailey from Newcastle Knights.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders have re-signed versatile forward Simi Sasagi for an extra season, keeping him in the capital until at least the end of 2026.

It comes in the wake of the Green Machine agreeing to terms with Newcastle hooker Jayden Brailey for a two-year deal starting next season.

Sasagi joined the Green Machine on a two-year deal from the Newcastle Knights and has played 11 NRL games since the move.

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Question for Canberrans: Who will replace Tapine to tackle Brisbane fullback Walsh? Likely Corey Horsburgh.

The Canberra Times

It's the burning question facing all Canberrans this weekend.

Who is going to smash Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh in Joe Tapine's absence?

Josh Papali'i? Hudson Young? Both worthy guesses, but the smart money has to be on fellow Queenslander Corey Horsburgh. The fiery "Big Red".

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Raiders aim to make Canberra fortress with Brailey signing, travel schedule eased by NRL.

The Canberra Times

Bolstered by agreeing to terms with Jayden Brailey, the Canberra Raiders are looking to make the capital a fortress ahead of their gruelling travel schedule.

That massive travel load in the opening half of the 2025 season has been helped by the NRL agreeing to the Raiders' requests to ease the load.

Brailey's started his 10-day cooling-off period after agreeing to terms with the Green Machine, but was yet to sign the two-year deal.

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