Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canberra Weekly

The lobbying to play in next year's Las Vegas-hosted NRL weekend is well under way, with Canberra adding their names to the growing list of teams keen to get involved.

Raiders CEO Don Furner confirmed his club would make a formal submission to the NRL, possibly within the next fortnight, hailing the success of the inaugural double-header.

In their bid, Canberra will lean on their shared "Raiders" moniker with the Las Vegas NFL team, hoping some of those fans would support the NRL team for the event.

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The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders were ready to play in Las Vegas this year. And they've backed themselves to be one of the four teams next year as well.

Raiders chief executive Don Furner will submit their application to the NRL in the next four weeks to be part of the 2025 season opener in Sin City.

He was blown away by the maiden visit to Las Vegas on the weekend, having been there first hand to witness the NRL's first foray into the USA.

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LeagueNews.co

As the Canberra Raiders gear up for the start of the NRL season, they have been hit with the news that veteran forward Elliott Whitehead will be sidelined for up to four weeks due to a calf injury.

This setback comes at a crucial time for the team, with Whitehead's experience and leadership sorely missed on the field.

The absence of Whitehead will see the Raiders field a new-look team for their upcoming clash against the Newcastle Knights.

With the departures of key players like Jack Wighton and Jarod Croker, the team will have to rely on the younger generation to step up and fill the void left by the seasoned veteran.

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