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Crunch Kiwi encounters loom for red-hot ACT Brumbies

The ACT Brumbies can make a strong Super Rugby Pacific statement, if they can snap their losing streak at Eden Park and beat the Blues on Saturday night.

Cavalry coming for Broncos, but Raiders first: Walters

Brisbane's quartet of injured stars are on track to be fit for round eight, but Kevin Walters has warned Canberra must be negotiated first.

2024 NRL round 7: Raiders vs Broncos preview

The top-four Raiders face their biggest test of the season when they head to Suncorp to take on the Broncos.

United we stand: government secures Canberra ALW future

The ACT government has stumped up $200,000 in funding to help secure Canberra United's place in the next A-League Women season.

Season starts here: rested Brumbies urged to push on

Stephen Larkham says his high-flying Brumbies must not rest on their laurels despite a five-game winning streak that has them third on the Super Rugby ladder.

Rattled in Rio, Michelle Heyman is poised for Paris

Calmly steering her way through the storm, Matildas veteran Michelle Heyman says age has given her the confidence to take on the Paris Olympics.

Rising star Ethan Strange commits to Canberra

Young star Ethan Strange has re-signed with the Raiders on a new long-term deal which will see him remain with the club until the end of the 2028 season.

Scheffler in Tiger terrain after commanding Masters win

American world No.1 Scottie Scheffler has joined the golf greats as a multiple Masters champion with a storming four-shot victory at Augusta National.

Stuart, Hasler trade barbs in NRL ‘cheating’ saga

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart and Gold Coast boss Des Hasler have had a heated disagreement over the refereeing in the Raiders' golden point win on Sunday night.

Raiders win golden point thriller to survive Titans scare

Canberra have continued on their NRL winning ways, surviving a late scare to pip Gold Coast in golden point via the boot of halfback Jamal Fogarty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRGn5pmR5hE&pp=ygUOcmFpZGVycyB0aXRhbnM%3D They looked to have thrown away a...

GWS survive Saints surge to win thriller at Manuka

GWS have moved to 5-0 to start the AFL season, withstanding a massive St Kilda scare for a one-point win at Manuka Oval.

Canberra’s youth movement ready to take on Gold Coast

Canberra will unleash perhaps their youngster backline in club history against the Gold Coast on Sunday, with veteran Jamal Fogarty leading the way.

2024 NRL round 6: Raiders vs Titans preview

Fresh off a big win over Parramatta, the Raiders host the winless Titans at GIO Stadium on Sunday evening.

‘That interests me’: Meninga makes pitch for Souths job

Mal Meninga has conceded he would be keen to coach South Sydney until the end of the year as Jason Demetriou's job prospects diminish by the day.

Raiders NRLW co-captains Taufa and Temara re-sign with club

Simaima Taufa and Zahara Temara, the Canberra Raiders inaugural NRLW co-captains, have re-signed with the club.

Raiders urge fans to be patient with teen fullback Chevy Stewart

Canberra are set to debut 18-year-old fullback Chevy Stewart against the Gold Coast, but their players want fans to manage their expectations.

Canberra stars Steele and Green set to go head-to-head at Manuka

Tom Green has starred for unbeaten GWS this season and St Kilda captain Jack Steele has set his sights on blunting the midfielder in their round-five contest.

Port’s Jeremy Finlayson suspended for 3 matches after homophobic slur

Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson will sit out three games after being suspended for making a homophobic remark in an AFL clash against Essendon.

Michael Jennings’ return ‘not disrespectful to women’: Robinson

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has rejected claims Michael Jennings' return to the NRL is disrespectful to women, on the eve of the centre's 300th game.

Chevy Stewart named at fullback for Raiders, set to make NRL debut

18-year-old Chevy Stewart will make his NRL debut after being named at fullback for the Raiders clash with the Titans in Canberra on Sunday evening.

Rugby union moves closer to global club championship

Rugby union is on the brink of agreeing a deal to create a global club championship, the Club World Cup, with June 2028 pencilled in for the launch.

NRL won’t celebrate Michael Jennings’ 300th game

Michael Jennings's past indiscretions have led the NRL to step back from marking his 300-game milestone with the traditional celebrations.

Raiders duo Savage and Kris seeking ‘Leipana’ status

Canberra winger Xavier Savage is inspired to link up with left-edge partner Sebastian Kris to emulate the Raiders' old duo of Joey Leilua and Jordan Rapana .

Canberra’s kids slice up Parramatta for huge win

Canberra have delivered the perfect response to back-to-back NRL losses, thrashing Parramatta 41-8 at GIO Stadium to move to 3-2 for the season.

Brumbies power past Tahs for five straight Super wins

The ACT Brumbies have continued their strong Super Rugby Pacific form, beating the NSW Waratahs for a 12th consecutive time.

Stuart sticking with status quo for Raiders’ Eels clash

Coach Ricky Stuart says he resisted the urge to make mass team changes after Canberra's NRL capitulation against Cronulla because their second-grade performance was "just as bad". Instead of overhauling a line-up that...

2024 NRL round 5: Raiders vs Eels preview

Both coming off losses and sitting at 2-2 on the season, the Raiders and Eels will be desperate for a win when they meet in Canberra on Sunday evening.

Brumbies players push traditional rivalry with Waratahs

The ACT Brumbies haven't lost to their fiercest rivals - the NSW Waratahs - since 2018, but their players haven't lost sight of how big the clash remains.

Star centre Matt Timoko re-signs with Raiders

New Zealand International Matt Timoko has re-signed with the Canberra Raiders until the end of 2026, with an option for a further two seasons.

Nick Kyrgios to start hitting again, says his fire is back

Aussie star Nick Kyrgios has revealed that he will be back hitting balls on court next week, while declaring his tennis career is far from over.
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