Canberra Raiders NRL News

Fri, 10th May, 2024, 14:53 AEST
Fifita's stunning Roosters decision leaves Titans, Raiders demanding answers
Raiders and Titans fans sigh as Fifita joins Roosters, questions raised about NRL salary cap.
The Canberra Times
Did you hear that?
That was the mutual sigh of Canberra Raiders and Gold Coast Titans fans upon hearing that star back-rower David Fifita was bound for Bondi, raising more questions about the set-up of the NRL salary cap that is supposed to create a fairer competition.
The Roosters have successfully secured Fifita's services on a reported four-year $3.3 million deal from next season after the Queenslander exercised a clause in his contract to arrange a Titans exit before round 10.
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Thu, 9th May, 2024, 18:39 AEST
Eight Canberra superstars left. Vote to decide the capital's greatest footballer
Brutal results in round one as famous players get knocked out. Quarter-finals survey now open.
The Canberra Times
The round one results are in, and the verdict is brutal. Some of Canberra's best-known footballers have been knocked out in search of the city's greatest player.
Vote in the survey below for the quarter-finals round, which will see Ricky Stuart take on Brett Mullins, Laurie Daley go head to head with Mal Meninga, George Gregan taking on Joe Roff and Stephen Larkham up against George Smith.
This is the second instalment of a series to try to determine who Canberra's greatest footballer is, based on the teams from the 1994 Raiders and the 2004 Brumbies. We want you to have your say.
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Wed, 8th May, 2024, 15:38 AEST
'You don't want to disappoint': Class of '94 both a boost and a burden for Raiders
Celebrating 1994 Raiders team brings boost but also pressure to perform in upcoming game.
The Canberra Times
Playing to honour the Canberra Raiders' 1994 premiership team provides a massive boost, but it also builds added pressure.
The Raiders will celebrate the 30-anniversary of their third premiership when they host their opponents from that day, the Canterbury Bulldogs, as part of Magic Round at Lang Park next Friday.
Green Machine enforcer Joe Tapine said it was a boost to have the '94 grand final heroes in the stands watching on, but it also put added pressure on their shoulders to perform - having the likes of superstars Bradley Clyde, Steve Walters and Jason Croker there.
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