Canberra Raiders NRL News

Wed, 1st November, 2023, 14:30 AEDT
Raiders sign English International Morgan Smithies on three-year deal
Canberra Weekly
After weeks of speculation, the Canberra Raiders have announced the signing of English International Morgan Smithies on a three-year deal starting in 2024.
The 22-year-old has played 114 matches for the Wigan Warriors since making his debut in 2019, including 105 Super League matches and 9 appearances in the Challenge Cup. He also represented England for the first time this season in their mid-season test match against France.
Smithies capped off a wonderful season with victory for Wigan in the Super League Grand Final against the Catalans Dragons.
The talented youngster offers the club versatility in the forwards, playing...
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Wed, 1st November, 2023, 14:29 AEDT
'Sorry Jack': Police officer apologises over false allegations
The Sydney Morning Herald
The most senior police official involved in the arrest of Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton has apologised after admitting he gave false evidence while testifying against the NRL stars.
Sergeant David Power, in the witness box on the second day of the hearing at ACT Magistrates Court, admitted key details he provided in the case did not occur. Power had previously alleged he kicked Wighton out of Fiction nightclub after he saw the NRL star with clenched fists, anger in his face and holding a man by the shirt.
Police alleged Wighton and Mitchell, who will become teammates at South Sydney next year, fought each other outside the venue....
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Mon, 30th October, 2023, 17:52 AEDT
Battle of the Pacific: Roos vs Kiwis, who'll conquer?
LeagueNews.co
The Pacific Cup Final between the Kangaroos and the Kiwis is set to be an intense battle, with both teams having their respective advantages.
The Kangaroos, under the leadership of Mal Meninga, have been dominant, winning all 12 Test matches played in Australia.
However, they will face a tough challenge as they play in front of a hostile crowd at Waikato's FMG Stadium.
The Kiwis, on the other hand, are determined to redeem themselves and will be fired up, especially their forward pack consisting of players like James Fisher-Harris and Joe Tapine.
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