Canberra Raiders NRL News

Mon, 31st August, 2026, 17:15 AEST
'Scary': Matt Timoko reveals how close he came to exploring other NRL options
Matt Timoko faced a career crossroads but re-signed with the Canberra Raiders amid player exits, securing his future until 2028.
The Canberra Times
Canberra Raiders centre Matt Timoko has revealed he was at a "scary" crossroads in his career, but a "crazy" turn of events helped him re-sign with the Green Machine.
The Raiders' team song leader officially locked in another year at the club in an announcement on Monday, with an additional player option to remain in Canberra until the end of the 2028 season.
There have been more exits than signings at the Raiders of late with club legend Josh Papali'i (retiring), and forwards Corey Horsburgh and Morgan Smithies (Perth Bears) all set to play their last game in green on Saturday against the Cowboys.
So Timoko's re-signing will be welcome news to fans, but his future in Canberra was a little uncertain earlier in the year.
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Wed, 26th August, 2026, 5:18 AEST
Revealed: Raiders star opens up on surgery dilemma and a childhood dream
Canberra Raiders' Simi Sasagi faces a choice between off-season surgery or pursuing his World Cup dream with Samoa despite a shoulder injury.
The Canberra Times
A Canberra Raiders star is weighing up the prospect of living a childhood dream or needing to have off-season surgery to ensure he's fit for the Green Machine's revenge mission next year.
Simi Sasagi is prepared to sacrifice off-season surgery to play for Samoa at the World Cup - but the Raiders star has revealed the one factor that could convince him to go under the knife.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart says Sasagi "shouldn't be playing" with a shoulder injury, but the 25-year-old has pushed through the pain to be a part of Josh Papali'i's NRL farewell.
Now the star centre is hoping to avoid off-season surgery in a bid to play for Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup despite the injury often threatening to derail his NRL season.
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Sun, 23rd August, 2026, 15:13 AEST
Canberra Remains Young's Preference
Hudson Young will explore negotiations with PNG Chiefs next month but prefers to stay with Canberra Raiders.
Zero Tackle
Canberra Raiders star Hudson Young is set to enter talks with the incoming PNG Chiefs next month.
The Raiders have offered the NSW State of Origin star the most lucrative contract in club history, but the arrival of the NRL's 19th franchise has opened up a serious option for the 28-year-old.
Young will be granted permission to speak with the Chiefs for one week in September, with the back-rower potentially set to tour the club's facilities as he explores what could be on offer in Port Moresby.
Zero Tackle understands Young's preference is to remain in Canberra; however, he is open to exploring what the Chiefs have to offer before making a final decision on his future.
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