Canberra Raiders NRL News

Tue, 18th August, 2026, 5:48 AEST
Raiders reveal stance on star's potential early talks with tax-free PNG Chiefs
A crucial meeting will determine Hudson Young's future with the Raiders, as he seeks permission to negotiate with the Papua New Guinea Chiefs.
The Canberra Times
A key meeting this week in Canberra is set to be the most pivotal in Hudson Young's career, as the Raiders mull over whether or not to give the star back-rower permission to negotiate with the Papua New Guinea Chiefs.
Ahead of the Green Machine's huge clash with the Brisbane Broncos on Friday night, Young's manager will be meeting with Raiders chief executive Don Furner in the capital to discuss his future.
Young is under contract with the Raiders until the end of 2027, but from November 1 the 28-year-old will be permitted to speak with other clubs.
The Raiders have made it clear they want to re-sign Young to a long-term deal for 2028 and beyond.
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Sun, 16th August, 2026, 15:58 AEST
Papa free to play last hurrah in Canberra, as clutch Raiders claim upset
Josh Papali'i is cleared to play in his farewell match for the Raiders against the Broncos, marking his 341st NRL game.
The Canberra Times
Josh Papali'i, his teammates, coaches and Canberra Raiders fans can breathe a sigh of relief.
The departing veteran forward has been cleared to play for the Green Machine against the Brisbane Broncos on Friday night in the final Raiders home game of the season, which doubles as Papali'i's Canberra farewell.
Papali'i was put on report in the Raiders' 24-20 victory over the Cronulla Sharks on Saturday for high contact, but the club great did not appear on the match review committee charge sheet on Sunday.
The Bruce fixture is set to be the 34-year-old's 341st NRL game and this week Papali'i is expected to provide more clarity on his next move after he leaves Canberra this season to either play on elsewhere, or retire.
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Fri, 14th August, 2026, 13:36 AEST
'Corey knows I like Corey': Ricky opens up on relationship with 'Big Red'
Ricky Stuart maintains a positive relationship with Corey Horsburgh despite his impending move to the Perth Bears after a recent conflict.
The Canberra Times
Ricky likes Corey. And the Canberra Raiders coach has no ill-feeling towards his wantaway prop.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart opened up on his relationship with Horsburgh, who looks set to join the Perth Bears on a three-year deal next season.
Horsburgh's been given the weekend off after the pair had a public falling out in the wake of the Raiders' season-ending loss to Newcastle last weekend - when Horsburgh was sin-binned for slapping Dane Gagai.
The 28-year-old has since met with Bears coach Mal Meninga and they're in the process of finalising a move across the Nullarbor.
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