Canberra Raiders NRL News

Wed, 12th June, 2024, 10:00 AEST
Young prop Trey Mooney re-signs with the Raiders
Canberra Raiders re-sign young prop Trey Mooney for three-year deal until 2027, showing improvement.
Canberra Weekly
The Canberra Raiders have confirmed the re-signing of young prop Trey Mooney on a three-year deal that will see him remain in the nation's capital until at least the end of 2027.
Mooney has been one of the big improvers in 2024 and has played all seven matches since returning to the NRL team in round six.
The 22-year-old said he's excited about the opportunity that lies ahead for him over the coming seasons and knows he still has plenty of improvement in his game.
"I'm happy to extend my time here. This is a family club and something I want to be a part of going forward," Mooney said.
"I've spent some time...
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Tue, 11th June, 2024, 16:11 AEST
Raiders make one change for crucial Cowboys clash
Canberra Raiders boosted by Hudson Young's return from State of Origin for clash against Cowboys.
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Raiders are boosted by Hudson Young's return from State of Origin, with the NSW Blues forward the only change to Ricky Stuart's side.
Hudson comes straight back into the second row, with Ata Mariota dropping back to the bench and Simi Sasagi dropping out of the 17.
It means Stuart will have a reasonably settled side for their big clash against the North Queensland Cowboys at Canberra Stadium on Friday night.
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Tue, 11th June, 2024, 10:03 AEST
Meet the league rising star that left the Raiders for the NFL
Jotham Russell pursues NFL dream with New England Patriots, previously considered playing for Raiders.
The Canberra Times
If Jotham Russell wasn't at an NFL training camp with the New England Patriots right now, he'd be here in Canberra, playing for the Raiders and chasing a shot at the NRL.
The 20-year-old is on a "rollercoaster ride" in the US, after being signed to the Patriots as part of the NFL's international pathway program, where he is able to try and earn a spot on the roster before the 2024 season kicks off in September.
But before Canberra-born Russell made the decision to pursue the NFL, he was living in the Bush Capital, on the verge of playing for his hometown team, the Raiders.
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