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Red-hot Hosking happy for bench role on Whitehead return

After two of the best games of his NRL career, Canberra's Zac Hosking won't complain if he is shifted to the bench to get Elliott Whitehead back in the side.

Raiders dominate Tigers to continue perfect start

Canberra have moved to 2-0 for the NRL season after claiming a 32-12 win against the Wests Tigers, marring Benji Marshall's first game as the Tigers' coach.

Axed Cotric has future in ‘special’ Raiders side: Stuart

Ricky Stuart admits the decision to axe former representative winger Nick Cotric was a hard one, but says it's the type of tough call that could make his Canberra team "special". Instead of...

Wighton not the Messiah for ‘dumb’ Rabbitohs: Demetriou

South Sydney will give Jack Wighton his club debut next week against the Sydney Roosters but coach Jason Demetriou says he alone won't solve the side's issues.

2024 NRL round 2: Raiders vs Tigers match day guide and preview

The Raiders return to GIO Stadium for their first home match of 2024 when they take on the rested Wests Tigers.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Player safety paramount for NRL in tight Vegas stadium

All four league clubs have given Allegiant Stadium the tick of approval as the NRL tries to manage player safety in the tight confines of the NFL ground.

NRL draws 5000 to Vegas launch as crowd hopes soar

Latrell Mitchell has described the hype around the Las Vegas double-header as the equivalent of an NRL grand final, after 5000 fans turned up for its launch.

Raiders’ Strange, Weekes await verdict after No.6 trial

Ethan Strange and Kaeo Weekes have battled it out for Canberra's crucial five-eighth role, with both waiting to see if they've done enough for a round one gig.

Ethan Strange free to play round one despite sanction

Canberra Raiders youngster Ethan Strange is free to play in round one of the NRL season, escaping with a $1,000 fine for a dangerous throw on North Queensland prop Tom Mikaele.
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