Canberra Raiders NRLW News

  • 'Who knows what can happen?': Raiders dream of NRL-like future after crazy year

    Melanie Dinjaski

    The Raiders NRLW team struggled throughout the season, finishing second-last after a tough campaign.

    The Canberra Times

    It was a stuttering start for the Raiders NRLW squad, but by the end of the regular season, the Green Machine was humming, leading coach Darrin Borthwick to dream of a future with more than just 11 rounds.

    Canberra's heartbreaking 17-16 defeat to the finals-bound Gold Coast Titans at Robina on Saturday afternoon summed up the turbulent year.

    While there were some positive signs, this was by far the toughest campaign in the history of the Raiders' women's team, and it ended finishing second-last on the NRLW ladder.

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  • NRLW round 11: Parramatte Eels keep finals hopes alive with 46-14 win over Canterbury Bulldogs

    NRLW round 11: Parramatte Eels keep finals hopes alive with 46-14 win over Canterbury Bulldogs

    Eels win 46-14 against Bulldogs, awaiting Raiders' result to secure NRLW finals spot.

    The Daily Telegraph

    The Eels kept their finals hopes alive with a thumping 46-14 win over the Bulldogs in the final round of the NRLW season on Friday night.

    Parramatta will now nervously watch Saturday's clash between the Gold Coast and Canberra and hope the Green Machine can spring an upset.

    A Raiders victory will ensure the Eels play finals and they'll face either the Cowboys or Knights in a knockout clash next weekend.

    Canterbury struck first at CommBank Stadium when their leading try-scorer Elizabeth MacGregor crossed out wide thanks to a pinpoint cut-out pass from No. 6 Ashleigh Quinlan.

    Parramatta struck back when a simple overlap put Kiana Takairangi over in the 11th minute before 18-year-old rookie MacGregor bagged a double.

    But two tries before...

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  • NRLW Round 10: Roosters win 26-14 over Raiders

    NRLW Round 10: Roosters win 26-14 over Raiders

    Tarryn Aiken's brilliance secured the Roosters' victory over Canberra, maintaining their perfect 2025 start.

    The Australian

    Tarryn Aiken proved the difference as the Roosters continued their perfect start to 2025 by defeating Canberra 26-14 at Allianz Stadium on Friday night.

    Needing a win to keep their slim finals hopes alive, the Raiders took the game to their more fancied opponents and were coming home with a wet sail when Elise Simpson's try made it 20-14 with seven minutes remaining.

    Enter Aiken, who scored the matchwinning try five minutes later when she darted through the heart of the Raiders' defence to touch down under the sticks. It was the perfect ending for the Jillaroos star, who had already set up three tries before grabbing one herself.

    After a torrid opening 20 minutes, Aiken laid on the first score of the game with a perfect short ball for...

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