Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canterbury Bulldogs investigate video of supporters harassing Canberra Raiders drummer Simon Tayoun, a popular fan hero.

Canberra Weekly

The Canterbury Bulldogs have launched an investigation into footage circulating online which shows a group of Bulldogs supporters surrounding and pushing Canberra drummer Simon Tayoun.

Tayoun has become a cult hero among NRL fans, carrying a drum to every Raiders home and away game and leading the club's "Viking clap" celebration after wins.

After Canterbury pipped the Raiders in a seesawing 22-18 win at Belmore Sportsground on Sunday, footage showed the popular Canberra fan being surrounded by several Bulldogs supporters.

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Ethan Strange to return to Canberra's halves after rest, needed break for physical welfare. Rookie season.

Canberra Weekly

Ethan Strange is set to come straight back into Canberra's halves against Manly after Ricky Stuart said the teenage five-eighth needed a rest for his physical welfare against Canterbury.

Strange was relegated to 18th man for Sunday's 22-18 loss to the Bulldogs, which left Canberra in 10th spot with five rounds to play.

Stuart revealed afterwards he told Strange several weeks ago he needed a week off at some point, with the 19-year-old having played every minute of his rookie season.

The playmaker was then given time to return home to Sydney early in the week, before Adam...

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Canberra Raiders gave effort but lost to Canterbury Bulldogs in Josh Papalii's 300th game.

The Canberra Times

You couldn't fault the Canberra Raiders' effort, but given it was Josh Papali'i's 300^th NRL game that was never going to be a factor.

But it wasn't quite enough in a thriller at a sold-out Belmore, with the Canterbury Bulldogs getting up 22-18 on Sunday.

It was the biggest crowd at the venue since 2015.

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