Canberra Raiders NRLW News

Fri, 15th May, 2026, 8:20 AEST
'Xavier's held me up': Raiders family grows as another Savage signed
Gabriella Savage signed her NRLW contract, celebrating with brother Xavier, who has supported her throughout her rugby career.
The Canberra Times
Gabriella Savage never thought she'd be in a position to sign an NRLW contract, but when that dream became a reality this week, the 18-year-old wanted her Canberra Raiders star brother Xavier by her side.
From growing up racing each other around the house in Cairns, to now both wearing lime green as speedy wingers for the Canberra Raiders, the Savage family has officially made the Green Machine a family affair.
On Friday, Savage was announced as one of four new NRLW development players for 2026, alongside Marley Cardwell, Aaliyah Lomas and Isabella Piper, and there for the contract signing earlier in the week was her beloved big brother.
"Xavier was actually my witness on the contract, so I was very happy that it was him," Gabby Savage told The Canberra Times.
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Tue, 20th January, 2026, 15:49 AEDT
'Cutting edge': weekend warriors get access to elite concussion mouthguards
Weekend warriors can soon use advanced mouthguards with concussion surveillance technology at Rebel Sport.
The Canberra Times
Here's something usually reserved for elite athletes that weekend warriors can sink their teeth into.
Mouthguards with cutting-edge concussion surveillance technology will go on sale at Rebel Sport stores within weeks - ahead of the upcoming winter seasons for the rugby codes, Australian rules and hockey.
It's the same technology the Canberra Raiders have used the past two NRL seasons, with their NRLW side and several other clubs also using it.
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Thu, 16th October, 2025, 6:29 AEDT
NRLW free agency analysis: Every club's ins and outs, contract statuses, signing rumours
Canberra eyes free agents; NRLW drama intensifies as November 1 approaches for player movement.
The Australian
Canberra have their sights set on two free agency guns, one star half has piqued the interest of Newcastle and St George Illawarra could have their hands full if one star hits the open market.
The NRLW season is over but the drama is just heating up.
With November 1 fast approaching, we take a look at every club's roster, who they've signed, the players they're in danger of losing and the rumours linking stars to their rivals once open season hits.
Let the games begin.
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