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2024 Super Rugby round 4: Brumbies vs Highlanders preview

Following a shaky start for both the Brumbies and Highlanders, this weekends contest between the two sides shall prove to be a real test for the men from the ACT.

Education must lift to stop NRL racism: Jamal Fogarty

Raiders No.7 and Mununjali man Jamal Fogarty says Spencer Leniu's racial slur was "poor", and wants society to learn more about the impacts of racism.

Teen Tiger Lachlan Galvin named for NRL debut against Canberra

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has dropped a round two selection bombshell, naming 18-year-old Lachlan Galvin in the halves.

Canberra silenced doubters in Newcastle raid: Levi

Canberra hooker Danny Levi put a roller coaster 2023 NRL campaign behind him with a strong showing in his side's upset opening-round win against Newcastle.

Greyhounds NSW apologies for Ezra Mam comment

Greyhounds NSW has apologised for a comment in its online form guide that referenced the NRL's recent racism saga.

Spencer Leniu banned for eight games for racial slur on Ezra Mam

Spencer Leniu said he thought his slur against Ezra Mam was just "one brown man saying something to another brown man", before he was banned for eight matches by the NRL judiciary. The...

Proud Cummins in no mood to shake up Test team

Pat Cummins is "in no rush to make rash changes" to Australia's Test side after their narrow second Test escape against New Zealand.

New Raider Morgan Smithies extends Canberra’s British empire

New recruit Morgan Smithies has already made an impact with Canberra and is relishing the chance to test himself against one-time idol John Bateman.

GWS slam Mason Cox’s ‘bizarre’ pre-match stunt

GWS forward Brent Daniels has called out Collingwood's Mason Cox's pre-match stunt with Giants ruck coach Shame Mumford as "bizarre".

GWS forwards fire in giant win over Collingwood

Callum Brown, Jesse Hogan and Brent Daniels all hit the scoreboard regularly to help GWS to a decisive 32-point win over AFL premiers Collingwood.

ACT Brumbies bounce back to thwart Western Force

The ACT Brumbies are back in the winners' circle, getting out of an early 14-0 hole to beat the Western Force 22-19 at GIO Stadium in Canberra.

Nic White prepares for emotional Brumbies return with Force

Nic White admits facing off against the ACT Brumbies for the first time will be emotional, but says he can't let the occasion distract him from getting the job done for his...

Hudson Young avoids ban over late shot on Ponga

Canberra have breathed a huge sigh of relief with star backrower Hudson Young able to accept a fine for his late shot on Kalyn Ponga.

Ricky Stuart revels in first glance at new-look Raiders’

They lack star power but Ricky Stuart is banking on his Canberra side of unlikely lads to give the Raiders a sniff in the NRL this season.

Grundy, Swans surge past Melbourne in AFL season opener

Isaac Heeney starred and Brodie Grundy got one over his old side as Sydney opened the new AFL season with a 22-point victory over Melbourne.

Raiders run rampant over Knights in 28-12 NRL win

Canberra have shown they will be no pushovers in the NRL this year, opening their season with a hard-fought 28-12 win away to Newcastle.

Roosters prop Leniu facing ban after admitting to racial slur

Sydney Roosters prop Spencer Leniu has admitted he levelled a racial slur at Brisbane's Ezra Mam during their clash in Las Vegas.

Police officers deny attacking Raiders player Tom Starling

Two cops deny assaulting NRL player Tom Starling in a brawl, with their lawyer saying they only only went to Shady Palms restaurant to help people.

Baffled Larkham looking for answers from his Brumbies

The ACT Brumbies have conceded their most points in a game since 2017 with a hammering from the Chiefs and now coach Stephen Larkham is looking for improvement.

Canberra speedster Xavier Savage wants to shine in wing role

Canberra's Xavier Savage has fought his way back into his club's NRL side with a huge pre-season and a switch from fullback to a wing.

Stuart backs teen to produce some Strange magic

Canberra will deploy a new halves pair in their season-opening trip to Newcastle on Thursday night, when they will be out to avenge last year's finals defeat.

Furner confirms Raiders lobbying for 2025 Vegas trip

The lobbying to play in next year's Las Vegas-hosted NRL weekend is well under way, with Canberra adding their names to the growing list of teams keen to get involved.

2024 NRL round 1: Raiders vs Knights match day guide and preview

The NRL is back for 2024 and the Canberra Raiders have a tough first up assignment as they head to Newcastle to take on the Knights in a rematch of last year's thrilling Elimination Final.

Strange call in the halves as Raiders dealt Whitehead blow

It's the first Team List Tuesday of the year for the Raiders and after much speculation, Ricky Stuart has unveiled his starting 17 for the season opener against the Knights on Thursday night.

Papali’i, Whitehead uncertain of playing future beyond 2024

Canberra duo Elliott Whitehead and Josh Papali'i could be heading into their final NRL season, as a new generation of Raiders continue to stake their claim.

Matildas star Sam Kerr didn’t tell FA of harassment charge

Matildas captain Sam Kerr didn't tell Football Australia of her racial harassment charge, or her court appearance, says FA chief James Johnson.

Tuqiri accuses Robinson of ‘gaslighting’ Mam over ‘monkey’ slur

Ivan Cleary has launched a staunch defence of Spencer Leniu's character as Lote Tuqiri accused Roosters coach Trent Robinson of gaslighting Ezra Mam.

Pryce targets debut against former housemate Whitehead

If Newcastle youngster Will Pryce can earn a round-one NRL debut against Canberra, he'll find a friend in the Raiders' line-up.

NRL charge Leniu, players clash over alleged slur

Brisbane and Sydney Roosters players have had a heated exchange at their Las Vegas hotel, as head office investigates claims of an on-field racial slur.

Spencer Leniu accused of racial slur on Ezra Mam, placed on report

Spencer Leniu has been accused of a racial slur by Brisbane star Ezra Mam, with the Sydney Roosters recruit placed on report in Las Vegas.
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