Canberra Raiders NRL News

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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Canberra Raiders interested in signing Stefano Utoikamanu, decision expected this week.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders could get an indication of whether they have a chance of landing the hottest property in the NRL this week.

In-demand Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu will sit down with his manager Daniel O'Loughlin this week to discuss which options interest him going forward.

The Raiders have thrown their hat in the ring to sign the 24-year-old, if he decides to leave Wests at the end of the season.

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