Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canberra Raiders exploring contract extensions for Simi Sasagi and meeting with two forwards.

Zero Tackle

In preparation for the future, the Canberra Raiders are currently in talks with a versatile utility and will soon meet with the management of two forwards as November 1 nears.

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.

Speaking with The Canberra Times, CEO Don Furner confirmed that the Raiders are currently in talks with Simi Sasagi to extend him on a two-year contract until the end of the 2028 NRL season.

Furner also revealed that the club will meet with the management of forward duo Ata Mariota and Morgan Smithies as...

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Crystal Papali'i impressed with a standout performance in the Katrina Fanning Shield against Tuggeranong.

The Canberra Times

The manager filling out the team sheet might as well list Crystal Papali'i as "Jukebox".

Because the hits just keep on coming from the West Belconnen prop, who pulled off an absolute bellringer during a Katrina Fanning Shield win over the Tuggeranong Bushrangers at Greenway Oval last weekend.

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Canberra Raiders aim to secure minor premiership against Newcastle Knights this Sunday at GIO Stadium.

League Unlimited

The Canberra Raiders are looking to keep a two-game gap in the race for the minor premiership when they host the Newcastle Knights at GIO Stadium this Sunday.

The boys from the national capital have been the side that has turn the most heads in the 2025 season. Having been predicted by the pundits to be in the bottom four or end up with the spoon, the Raiders have quickly become one of the more entertaining teams to watch throughout the competition to date. The excitement machines of Kaeo Weekes, Ethan Strange and Hudson Young along with the experienced pack of forwards and the kicking game of Jamal Fogarty have given oxygen to the Raiders this year. 

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