Canberra Raiders NRL News

Debate over water price at Canberra Stadium, fans caught off guard, single-use plastic ban implemented.

The Canberra Times

The price of water at Canberra Stadium has sparked debate among fans after the end of the ACT government's $5 footy favourites caught Brumbies fans off guard on Saturday night.

Those in the stands for the Brumbies' first loss in almost two years were wishing they took their own water bottle while Raiders and GWS Giants fans will be taking notes after the first major event of the year.

The government implemented its ban of single-use plastics at sporting fixtures at Canberra Stadium and Manuka Oval last year, forcing changes to food and drink offerings for fans.

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Corey Horsburgh surprised by enjoying meals without sauce after challenging NRL season in 2025.

The Canberra Times

Never did Corey Horsburgh think he'd be able to eat a meal without a side of sauce, but the Raiders forward is a new man in 2025.

There was only one way Horsburgh could describe the last NRL season after injuries, suspensions and an ugly, much-publicised fallout with Canberra coach Ricky Stuart.

"It was shitty - that's the easiest way to put it," he said. "I didn't come into the year in the best knick, I got some niggly injuries, and made some bad decisions."

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Albert Hopoate misses round one for child's birth, faces sleepless nights without coffee. It's tough.

The Canberra Times

As if it wasn't hard enough for Albert Hopoate to make the decision to miss round one in Las Vegas for the birth of his first child, the Raiders star is also gearing up for sleepless nights without the assistance of coffee.

"That's going to be the biggest struggle. I enjoy my sleep, but I know once baby comes, it will be very minimal. I don't drink coffee, but I'll find a way," Hopoate told The Canberra Times.

As a devout Mormon from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Hopoate doesn't consume caffeine, meaning pending baby duties as a first-time dad won't be easy.

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