Canberra Raiders NRL News

18-year-old Chevy Stewart debuts as fullback for Raiders after injuries to Rapana and Horsburgh.

Canberra Weekly

18-year-old Chevy Stewart will make his NRL debut after being named at fullback for the Raiders clash with the Titans in Canberra on Sunday evening.

The exciting teenager has impressed at NSW Cup level and will replace Jordan Rapana who is set to miss 6-8 weeks and will undergo minor surgery to repair a meniscus tear he sustained in last week's 41-8 victory over Parramatta.

Rapana left the field early in contest and could hardly put any weight on his knee. He miraculously returned to the field in the second half and managed to play out the game despite looking sore.

Corey Horsburgh will also miss 6-8 weeks after picking up...

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Canberra Raiders debut teen Chevy Stewart as Jordan Rapana faces injury, sideline stint for surgery.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders are set to give an NRL debut to teenage fullback Chevy Stewart for Sunday's clash against the Gold Coast Titans, while Jordan Rapana and Corey Horsburgh are facing long sideline stints.

Stewart is only 18 years old but had a spectacular rise through the grades in Canberra last season to put him on the cusp of NRL selection in 2024. In the trials Stewart continued to impress and certainly didn't look out of place in his first taste of senior footy too.

After scans to Rapana's right knee revealed a meniscus tear that will require surgery and a recovery time between six and eight weeks, Stewart has now been greenlit to...

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Canberra Raiders debut Chevy Stewart in place of injured Jordan Rapana against Gold Coast.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders are set to give an NRL debut to teenage fullback Chevy Stewart for Sunday's clash against the Gold Coast Titans, after Jordan Rapana pre-aggravated a knee injury.

Stewart is only 18 years old but had a spectacular rise through the grades in Canberra last season to put him on the cusp of NRL selection in 2024. In the trials Stewart continued to impress and certainly didn't look out of place in his first taste of senior footy too.

But after Rapana had scans on Monday for a meniscus issue in his right knee and was ruled out of this weekend's home game, Stewart has now been greenlit to make his NRL debut.

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