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Tue, 14th July, 2026, 16:10 AEST
Wild stat makes rising Raiders star one of the NRL's most lethal weapons
Owen Pattie's hard work paid off, achieving five 40/20s in 35 NRL games, showcasing his exceptional talent.
The Canberra Times
Most people can't get off the park quick enough during a cold Canberra winter, but Owen Pattie "puts in the hours after training" - and this wild stat shows the work is paying off for one of the NRL's most lethal weapons.
Two pinpoint 40/20s in a win over Canterbury mean Pattie has now booted five in the first 35 games of his NRL career. Just two players have nailed more in that same career span - former Newcastle halfback Scott Dureau (nine) and ex-South Sydney livewire Chris Sandow (six).
Two players have a share of third place with Pattie on the list revealed by social media's "Random Stats Guy" - former St George Illawarra halfback Brett Firman, and ex-Raiders hooker Josh Hodgson.
But the figures that separate Pattie from the rest of the pack? The 22-year-old has started in just five of those games, and he has spent more than 40 minutes on the park just five times - but now the Raiders are reaping the rewards of Ricky Stuart's call to develop Pattie in NSW Cup at the start of the season.
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Mon, 13th July, 2026, 22:20 AEST
O'Donnell's Future Uncertain Amid Super League Interest
Kai O'Donnell may return to Leigh after his NRL contract ends, attracting interest from multiple Super League teams.
LeagueNews.co
Kai O'Donnell, a back-rower known for his impactful time at Leigh, may be eyeing a return to the Leopards.
After a triumphant three-year stint with the club, O'Donnell returned to the NRL in 2025, but he is now at a crossroads with his contract ending this season and no agreement for 2027 in place.
This scenario has caught the attention of several Super League teams back in the UK, as O'Donnell's impressive performances while donning Leigh's jersey have not gone unnoticed.
As reported by Love Rugby League, he may soon be headed back to the Super League, with various suitors already expressing interest.
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Mon, 13th July, 2026, 13:44 AEST
Red-hot Raiders lower Warriors' colours; Eels slow start rolls on - NRLW Wrap
The Raiders continued their strong NRLW start, defeating the Warriors 42-16, and are now 2-0 this season.
Fox League
The Raiders' terrific start to the NRLW season rolls on with the Green Machine recording a 42-16 win against a talented Warriors side.
Canberra dominated from the outset, scoring four tries in the first 20 minutes to race out to a 18-0 lead at home.
The Warriors trimmed the margin to 12 soon after but after the half time break, it was all one way traffic, with the Raiders inflicting further pain on the visitors.
Canberra are now two for two following a 20-4 win over St. George-Illawarra in the opening round. At the end of round 2, the Raiders sit second behind the all-conquering Broncos.
Meanwhile, the new-look Warriors were served a reality check after an impressive win in Round 1.
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Mon, 13th July, 2026, 9:54 AEST
Promising update after distressing scenes as Dogs star stretchered off in Raiders stunner - Big Hits
Canterbury's Stephen Crichton sustained a concerning injury during a 40-16 loss to Canberra, but showed positive recovery signs post-match.
Fox League
Canterbury captain Stephen Crichton left the field on a stretcher assisted by a medi-cab on an awful night for the Bulldogs whose three-match winning streak came to an abrupt end on Saturday night in a 40-16 loss to the Canberra Raiders.
Crichton's injury late in the game led to a long delay as medical staff tended to the NSW Blues centre who was such a standout in the deciding victory on Wednesday night with Fox's Jake Duke reporting concerns about nerve issues but he was seen on his feet walking around just before full-time, in positive signs for the 25-year-old.
The incidental bump from Noah Martin close to the Raiders' line appeared to immediately prompt Crichton to grab at his chest with a limp right arm from the impact. It wasn't long ago that a shoulder joint injury ruled Crichton out of Origin II.
"He's inside. He's feeling a bit better in there," Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo said post-match.
"He did lose feeling down one arm there and was a little bit scary. He wanted to get up but I think the trainers were just safety first and made him stay there."
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Mon, 13th July, 2026, 5:20 AEST
Bulldog's Bite: Tigers, Eels and Bulldogs are failing western Sydney with dismal 2026 campaigns
Wests Tigers, Canterbury, and Parramatta are struggling, underperforming in rugby league with dismal records this season.
The Australian
Wests Tigers are a mess, Canterbury stinks, and Parramatta has become a transit lounge.
What the hell has happened to these three once-powerful western Sydney underachievers?
These three clubs represent the demographic engine of rugby league - yet all are bumbling along with Wests Tigers and Parramatta embarrassingly out of finals contention by mid-July.
Despite being whacked by Canberra on Saturday night, Canterbury can still play finals footy but they have as much chance of winning this year's grand final as I do of winning weightlifting gold at the LA Olympics.
The three clubs spread across vast western Sydney have won just 20 of 50 games between them this season and conceded a total of 100 points over the weekend.
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