Canberra Raiders Team Lists

The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders have named their team for the round two match against the New Zealand Warriors at Go Media Stadium on Friday night. 

Josh Papalii will miss the match due to the NRL concussion protocols, with Morgan Smithies moved from the bench to the starting team.

Matt Timoko has been named on the bench this week after a successful return from a foot injury in the NSW Cup on Saturday, while Joe Roddy has also been named on the six-man bench this weekend.

The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders have named their team for round one of the 2026 season, for the match against the Sea Eagles at 4 Pines Park on Saturday night.

Jayden Brailey is set to become Raider #409 after being named on the interchange bench, with Tom Starling named to start at hooker for the Green Machine.

Simi Sasagi has been named at centre for the Raiders, with Matt Timoko named on the extended bench. Timoko has been battling a minor foot injury over the past three weeks.

Noah Martin will start in the back row for the Raiders, with Matty Nicholson also named on the extended bench, as his training has been limited heading into round one after a shoulder injury in the last trial match.

Morgan Smithies is set to play his 50th game for the club from the interchange bench.  

The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders have named their squad for their second Pre-Season Challenge match against the Cronulla Sharks at Polytec Stadium, Gosford on Saturday.

Simi Sasagi, Xavier Savage, Ata Mariota, Zac Hosking, Noah Martin and Morgan Smithies will all play their first game of the year.

New recruit Jayden Brailey will also get his first opportunity to play for the Raiders, named to start at hooker.