Canberra Raiders NRL News

MRC charged 5 players, including Hughes, for misconduct, facing 1-2 game suspensions.

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The Match Review Committee (MRC) has charged five players from Saturday's games, headlined by Melbourne Storm star five-eighth Jarome Hughes.

Hughes is facing a one-game suspension after being charged with a Grade 2 Contrary Conduct charge involving a match official in the 58th minute against the New Zealand Warriors.

Canberra Raiders duo Xavier Savage and Ethan Strange were also charged but are facing fines of $1000-1500 for a Grade 1 Dangerous Contact charge and Grade 1 Careless High Tackle charge against Starford To'a and Charlie Staines, respectively.

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The Canberra Raiders have started the NRL season in impressive fashion, silencing their critics with two consecutive wins that have catapulted them to the top of the table.

Their latest triumph came against the Wests Tigers, where they showcased their skill and determination in a commanding 32-12 victory.

Coach Ricky Stuart reached a significant milestone with his 250th NRL win, solidifying his status as one of the league's elite coaches.

New recruits Ethan Strange and Zac Hosking have quickly made an impact, while veteran Jamal Fogarty has seamlessly taken command as the senior half to guide the team around the park with his expert kicking game.

The Raiders' forward pack, led once again by Josh Papalii and Joe Tapine and boasting a wealth of representative talent, asserted their dominance on the field with the Tigers unable to contain Canberra's big men.

With their impressive start to the season, the Raiders have sent a strong message to the rest of the competition - the Green Machine are a force to be reckoned with in 2024.

Raiders coach calls for upgrades or new stadium in Canberra due to ongoing concerns.

News.com.au

Frustrated Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has passionately called for major upgrades to GIO Stadium - or a new ground for the people of Canberra - amid ongoing concerns with the venue.

Speaking in the post-match press conference, Stuart was asked about the "pungent aroma" fans in attendance at the Raiders' Round 2 clash had to deal with.

While Stuart's men bested the Tigers 32-12 in a solid performance, the Raiders coach still took aim at the "absolutely crap" situation in the nation's capital.

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