Canberra Raiders NRL News

Thu, 14th August, 2025, 11:35 AEST
Raiders Face Warriors in NRLW Showdown
Canberra Raiders NRLW face Warriors in New Zealand, seeking their first win this weekend.
LeagueNews.co
The Canberra Raiders NRLW team is set to compete against the Warriors in New Zealand at FMG Stadium Waikato this weekend.
After a slow start in their previous match, the Raiders found their feet with late first-half tries from captain Zahara Temara and second rower Hollie-Mae Dodd, keeping them in contention.
However, the Brisbane team surged in the latter stages of the game, resulting in a lopsided scoreline and leaving the Raiders still seeking their first win.
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Thu, 14th August, 2025, 6:33 AEST
How the famous Giteau name, Kahoot and a young star have transformed Raiders into a premiership contender
Guiteau, Kahoot, and Tom Starling contribute to Canberra's rise as a premiership contender.
Wide World of Sports
The famous Guiteau name, Kahoot and a young star on the rise.
When you ask Raiders hooker Tom Starling, all three have been parts of the ingredients that have made Canberra a premiership force this year.
It's been a different side that's run out at GIO Stadium, and one that now has the hunted tag instead of the underdog.
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Wed, 13th August, 2025, 10:27 AEST
Will Ethan Strange stand on the shoulders of Raiders giants or take his place among them?
Ricky Stuart learned to protect young players from NRL's pressures under mentor Tim Sheens.
Region Canberra
Early in his career, Ricky Stuart learned from the master when it comes to protecting young players from the pressure and expectation that comes with the public glare of the NRL.
I witnessed it firsthand when Tim Sheens did his best to play down expectations when it came to Stuart, Bradley Clyde and Laurie Daley as they entered first grade as young players, even though they were destined for greatness.
Remember, of course, that this was before the concept of media managers in rugby league clubs had become a reality.
As well as coaching, Sheens took on the task of limiting the hype around his rising stars.
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