Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canberra sport update includes closing loophole, A-League bid, and Raiders' heritage jersey approval. Fine imposed.

The Canberra Times

Read on for the latest news from around the grounds in Canberra sport. We've got the latest on an ACT government loophole, the A-League bid and the Raiders' heritage jersey.

ACT Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury has given his tick of approval to closing one of the most bizarre Canberra loopholes after it emerged pitch invaders were free to jump the fence at the city's venues without fear of punishment.

We can reveal Rattenbury has approved an application to enforce an $8000 fine for anyone who runs on to Canberra Stadium or Manuka Oval when a match is being played.

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Canberra Raiders face Gold Coast Titans hoping to extend winning streak at GIO Stadium.

LeagueNews.co

The Canberra Raiders are gearing up for a showdown against the Gold Coast Titans at GIO Stadium this Sunday evening, hoping to score a victory and continue their winning streak like a seasoned pro on the field.

Fresh off a dominating 41-8 win against the Parramatta Eels last week, the Raiders are feeling confident as they aim to defend their turf and uphold their reputation as a force to be reckoned with at home.

Meanwhile, the Titans are hungry for their first win of the season after suffering a 35-22 defeat against the North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville.

They'll be looking to turn their luck around and prove they are a team to be taken seriously.

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Canberra Raiders seek Kennedy as secret weapon for NRL's Las Vegas 2.0, potential Viking ambassador.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders could have a Kennedy as a secret weapon to be part of the NRL's Las Vegas 2.0.

The Kennedy's are like royalty in the USA and the Green Machine were in talks for US ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy to be their Viking ambassador later this season.

They tried to get her to blow the Viking horn last year - the precursor to the Viking Clap - but a last-minute commitment forced them to change tack.

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