Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canberra Raiders to discuss contract extension with young forward Matty Nicholson soon.

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The Canberra Raiders are reportedly set to hold contract extension talks with a young forward as they prepare for the foreseeable future.

Over the past few years, the Raiders have undergone an extensive roster rebuild, acquiring several of the best up-and-coming players while releasing some of their veterans, including Jack Wighton and Jordan Rapana.

With CEO Don Furner confirming last week that the club were set to meet with the management of duo Ata Mariota and Morgan Smithies, the Raiders are now set to hold talks with two-time English back-rower Matty Nicholson, per News Corp.

Already contracted to the end of 2027, Nicholson has only played nine matches since he arrived at the nation's...

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The Raiders may release Chevy Stewart, who's behind Kaeo Weekes in the lineup.

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The Canberra Raiders will reportedly consider releasing outside back Chevy Stewart.

The young fullback who can also play on the wing has spent much of his career to date in reserve grade.

Stewart, on the other hand, is stuck behind Kaeo Weekes in the queue for Ricky Stuart's side.

Weekes, who has recently extended his contract with the Raiders for the second time in less than 12 months, is now contracted until at least the end of 2029 and has fast become one of the most in-form fullbacks in the NRL.

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NRL's match review committee confirmed five player charges; none will face suspension.

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The NRL's match review committee have confirmed five charges against players from Sunday's Round 21 matches, with all escaping suspension.

Two charges came out of the early game as the Canberra Raiders beat the Newcastle Knights, while the other three were all out of the later game as the Canterbury Bulldogs handed out a sizeable beatdown to the Manly Sea Eagles.

Starling was placed on report for a late shot against Newcastle halfback Jack Cogger.

The Grade 1 dangerous contact charge is a second offence on his record and will see him pay $1800 with an early guilty plea, or $2500 if he is found guilty at panel.

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