Canberra plan targets Raiders' ageing stadium
Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium, which opened in March this year, can hold 30,000 spectators for sport and 37,000 for concerts and other events. Canberra Airport has proposed a similar...
Taufa feared ban could cost Jillaroos spot
Australia opened its 2026 World Cup campaign with a 40-0 win over Samoa, but captain Simaima Taufa said the Jillaroos still had work to do. After five first-half tries, Australia...
Canberra Raiders farewell three NRLW players
Mounties' 2026 NSW Women's Premiership title capped a strong season for three players departing the Canberra Raiders' NRLW program. Madison Bartlett returned from injury to play an important role in...
Fiji forwards dominate Cook Islands early
Fiji will meet the Kangaroos next, while Cook Islands face New Zealand, after the Bati opened their World Cup campaign with a 40-12 win. Fiji held 62 per cent of...
Australia set early World Cup pace
Fiji threatened a major upset in Newcastle, leading New Zealand 12-4 after 30 minutes in their World Cup debut. Losana Lutu and Sienna Laing had scored for the Bulikula, but...
Fiji debut tests New Zealand resolve
Losana Lutu scored Fiji Bulikula's first World Cup try during their debut against New Zealand at McDonald Jones Stadium. After Stacey Waaka opened the scoring for the Kiwi Ferns in...
Australia face Moses injury setback
Canberra Raiders five-eighth Ethan Strange is set to join the 23-man Kangaroos squad in Brisbane, replacing Mitchell Moses for the rest of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. Moses suffered...
Canberra's Strange gets World Cup call
Australia's 24-22 comeback victory over New Zealand on Thursday night came at a cost, with Mitchell Moses suffering an apparent leg injury. The Parramatta playmaker was ruled out of the...
Canberra halfback battle stretches to 2028
Tom Starling has announced he will leave Canberra before completing the final year of his contract, amid reports linking him to Super League club St Helens. The 28-year-old hooker spent...
Canberra re-sign Sanders amid halfback battle
Tom Starling has confirmed he will leave Canberra before completing the final year of his contract, announcing his decision in a social media post. The hooker's departure comes after he...
Dolphins sign Raiders' Anderson until 2028
Kain Anderson made his NRL debut against the Dolphins at Kayo Stadium in Round 27 of the 2025 season. The venue will become his full-time training base. The 24-year-old outside...
Canberra extend Sanders amid halves uncertainty
Black's impressive debut in Canberra's 2026 finale has complicated the Raiders' halves plans for 2027. After waiting all season, he debuted in Townsville when Sanders was omitted and impressed. Canberra...
Canberra extend rookie halfback Sanders
NRL Rookie of the Year recognition capped Ethan Sanders' first full season with Canberra in 2026, after he joined the Raiders the previous year. The club has extended the halfback's...
Canberra's forward stocks under pressure
As November 1 approaches, Canberra's priority in the open market is clear: the Raiders need to recruit forwards. Ricky Stuart's side lost several players from its engine room at the...
Canberra clear Starling for St Helens talks
Owen Pattie's emergence in Canberra's starting side has left Tom Starling seeking more regular first-grade opportunities. The 28-year-old has permission to negotiate with St Helens, where he is understood to...
Canberra Raiders span World Cup squads
Canberra Raiders players will feature across men's and women's international squads at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. New Zealand captain Joe Tapine is set to play his third World...
Canberra's Sanders agrees one-year deal
Sanders featured in 23 games, setting up 18 tries, scoring three and forcing nine dropouts. He averaged 45 metres per match during a strong second half of the season. News...
Australia unveil World Cup title-defence squad
Tonga and Samoa are scheduled to meet at CommBank Stadium on November 1, one of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup's marquee fixtures. The tournament begins on October 15, when...
Samoa name Toa World Cup squad
Samoan supporters around the world are being encouraged to celebrate safely as Toa Samoa prepares for the IRL Rugby League World Cup 2026. Rugby League Samoa has named a 23-man...
Canberra's Sanders rules out November talks
Ethan Sanders was named rookie of the year at Wednesday's Dally M Medal ceremony, beating Melbourne Storm debutant Cooper Clarke. After a slow start to his first-grade career in Canberra...
Canberra eye Pahulu amid salary hurdle
Canberra's forward ranks face major changes before 2027, with Josh Papalii retired and Morgan Smithies and Corey Horsburgh bound for the Perth Bears. Jayden Brailey is leaving for the Wests...
Canberra urged to rebuild forward pack
Scott Pryde says Canberra should target experienced forwards when the player market opens on November 1, warning that the Raiders have major work ahead on their squad. The club has...
England name five NRLW heritage players
England's women will include Australian-based heritage players at a World Cup for the first time, with five NRLW stars selected for the 2026 tournament. Coach Stuart Barrow's 23-player squad features...
Canberra Raiders furious over no-try call
The Roosters beat Canberra 20-10 in Saturday night's NRLW preliminary final, securing a place in their third consecutive grand final. A disputed bunker decision stopped the minor premiers' comeback and...