Canberra Raiders NRL News

Fri, 1st March, 2024, 10:05 AEDT
Raiders NRLW blaze the field in BMD Premiership
LeagueNews.co
In the upcoming BMD Premiership, the Raiders NRLW team will be well-represented by a group of familiar faces.
According to reports from raiders.com.au, Emma Barnes, who made a strong impression in her debut NRLW season, will be donning the hooker jersey once again for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in their opening round clash.
But it doesn't stop there - the following weekend will see more Raiders players taking the field.
Tara Reinke, wearing the #16 jersey, will be showcasing her skills for the Western Clydesdales as they face off against the Central Queensland Capras.
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Fri, 1st March, 2024, 6:39 AEDT
EXCLUSIVE: Elliott Whitehead tips 'Isaah Yeo kind of role' from new Raiders recruit
Wide World of Sports
Canberra Raiders captain Elliott Whitehead has given an insight into the club's new recruit Morgan Smithies as the Englishman looks to complement a forward pack full of representative stars.
Smithies packed down at lock for the Raiders' second trial match against the Cowboys, seemingly an indication to how coach Ricky Stuart will look to utilise the 23-year-old.
The former Wigan forward will join fellow England star Whitehead, State of Origin representatives Hudson Young and Josh Papalii along with Kiwis prop Joseph Tapine in a strong forward pack.
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Thu, 29th February, 2024, 17:13 AEDT
Why a Raiders rookie's heart was in his mouth while chasing the No.6 jersey
The Canberra Times
Ethan Strange admits he had his heart in his mouth when he was placed on report on the eve of round one - now the rising star is desperate to make the Canberra Raiders' No.6 jersey his own.
The 19-year-old has been locked in a pre-season battle with Kaeo Weekes as Raiders coach Ricky Stuart looks for a new five-eighth to partner Jamal Fogarty in the halves.
A stellar showing at Seiffert Oval may have put Strange in the box seat to face the Newcastle Knights in round one - but there was a moment he feared his dream could fall flat.
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