Canberra Raiders NRL News

Brumbies star dismisses banter, potential NRL move for promising Super Rugby players. Olympic sevens for Nawaqanitawase.

The Canberra Times

ACT Brumbies star Tom Wright has swatted away cross-code banter as he edges closer to a Wallabies recall, brushing off the suggestion the Canberra Raiders could target Super Rugby players.

Rival clubs are fired up about the prospects of Mark Nawaqanitawase and Carter Gordon suiting up for the Sydney Roosters and Gold Coast Titans as soon as this season in the fallout of their decision to walk out on rugby and join the NRL.

Nawaqanitawase is set to go to the Olympic Games as part of Australia's sevens rugby team before linking with the Roosters, while Gordon has been overlooked by Joe Schmidt as the new Wallabies coach plans for the future.

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Canberra Raiders may play in Las Vegas instead, announcement delayed, impacts on Canberra Stadium games.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders are poised to give up a home game to play in Las Vegas next year, but an official announcement has been delayed.

Reports emerged on Tuesday that the NRL would confirm on Wednesday the Raiders are officially one of four teams to play in Sin City in the second year of the season-opening experiment.

As part of the announcement, it's anticipated that the Raiders and Penrith Panthers will be the "home" teams in the US showcase, meaning one less game at Canberra Stadium in 2025.

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Kaeo Weekes impresses as potential fastest man with incredible speed on the rugby field.

The Canberra Times

Is Kaeo Weekes the new fastest man on the planet?

Renowned sprint coach to NRL stars Roger Fabri suggested the Canberra Raiders halfback just may be, as his incredible speed continues to impress league pundits.

Weekes burned young Storm winger Sualauvi Faalogo with ease on his way to scoring the Raiders' only try in the 16-6 round 17 loss on Saturday.

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