Canberra Raiders NRLW News

Thu, 18th April, 2024, 10:54 AEST
Grace and Sophie: Raiders for life
Canberra Raiders sign Grace Kemp and Sophie Holyman until end of 2027 NRLW season. Talented duo.
LeagueNews.co
The Canberra Raiders have secured the services of Grace Kemp and Sophie Holyman for the long haul, with both players signing on until the end of the 2027 NRLW season.
The dynamic duo, hailing from rugby union backgrounds, have made quite the impact in their brief Rugby League careers, with Holyman donning the Queensland Maroons jersey in 2023 and Kemp showcasing her skills in the Indigenous All Stars team earlier this year.
Raiders NRLW coach Darrin Borthwick is thrilled to have Kemp and Holyman on board for the next three seasons, eager to see them continue to grow and flourish in the world of rugby league.
It's a testament to their talent and dedication that they have earned these contract extensions, and the Raiders faithful can look forward to seeing these two stars shine on the field for years to come.
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Sat, 13th April, 2024, 10:41 AEST
The Canberra Raiders are leading the way as one of the most inclusive sporting clubs in the region
Raiders NRL community dedication goes beyond elite players, includes players with disabilities.
The Riotact
Most of us watching the Raiders NRL and NRLW teams have little understanding of the depth of the club's dedication to the wider community beyond the elite players.
Not only are there extensive junior representative programs and the local grade competitions, but there is another layer to the Raiders as an expansion of the club's identity.
It is the commitment to players with a disability, both physical and intellectual, that deserves greater coverage.
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Thu, 11th April, 2024, 11:20 AEST
'I can't wait to create history': Raiders captaincy re-signing boost
Raiders re-sign NRLW co-captains Taufa and Temara until 2026 and 2027 respectively.
The Canberra Times
It's a double captaincy boost set to keep two Canberra Raiders stars in the capital for at least the next two years.
The Raiders have re-signed both their NRLW co-captains, Simaima Taufa and Zahara Temara.
Taufa has extended her contract until the end of the 2027 campaign, while Temara's locked in until 2026.
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