Canberra Raiders NRLW News

Mon, 22nd July, 2024, 15:22 AEST
Is women's league thriving in Canberra? The answer will surprise you
Raiders women spark junior interest, struggle with senior teams, NRLW season approaching with crowd support.
The Canberra Times
The rise of the Canberra Raiders women has helped spark an increase in junior rugby league participation numbers in the capital, but senior women' teams are struggling to field full sides.
The Raiders will start their NRLW second season when they play the Wests Tigers next weekend and they're hoping they can build on the strong crowd support they built in their debut campaign.
The increasing presence of elite women's sport - across a variety of football codes - on television has led to girls flocking to league, union, soccer and Australian football.
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Fri, 12th July, 2024, 11:38 AEST
Raiders confirm highly-anticipated signing of England international
Canberra Raiders sign England's Matty Nicholson and extend NRLW favorite's contract in capital.
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Raiders have confirmed the signing of England international Matty Nicholson as well as locking in an NRLW fan favourite to stay in the capital on a multi-year deal.
Nicholson has been linked to Canberra for some time, but on Friday the signing news became official with the club announcing he will join the Green Machine next season on a three-year deal.
"The Raiders have had some wonderful success in having young English players come to Canberra and establish themselves as NRL stars," Raiders chief executive Don Furner said.
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Sat, 6th July, 2024, 19:16 AEST
Raiders cop injury setback in tough NRLW trial defeat
Canberra Raiders women defeated by Knights in physical NRLW trial, injuries to two players.
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Raiders women will come back from Wagga Wagga a little battered and bruised after a physical NRLW trial defeat to the reigning premiers, Newcastle.
The Knights routed the Raiders 28-8 in Canberra's first ever pre-season clash before the Green Machine's second NRLW campaign officially kicks off in three weeks on July 28 against the Tigers at Campbelltown.
Coach Darrin Borthwick wasn't impressed with Canberra's attack in the Riverina, but of more concern was a left leg injury to Cheyelle Robins-Reti and concussion to Shakiah Tungai.
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