Raiders star Josh Papalii is being investigated by police after an alleged late-night incident at a Canberra leagues club the night before the team’s end-of-season presentation. Charges are yet to be laid on the 32-year-old but inquiries are ongoing, ACT Police said in a statement. “About 3.10am on Monday, September 16, 2024, police responded to … Read more
Rugby league legend Mal Meninga hopes his return to Canberra can help dispel some negative stereotypes about living in the nation’s capital. Meninga will serve as a mentor at the club he won three premierships with, helping out across recruitment and retention, pathways development and as a brand ambassador, the Raiders announced on Wednesday. Already … Read more
The Raiders have rewarded the Canberra faithful with a first home win in more than three months, defeating a luckless Warriors side 20-18 at GIO Stadium. Coming off a four-game losing streak, Ricky Stuart’s men looked a changed side as they dominated the visitors in the opening minutes on Friday night. But after bursting out … Read more
The NRL has turned its 2025 Las Vegas venture into a nine-hour extravaganza, with its season-opening double-header, women’s Test match and Super League fixture all to be played on the same day. League bosses confirmed the game’s worst-kept secret on Tuesday, with Penrith, Cronulla, Canberra and the Warriors bound for Vegas next year. The matches … Read more
Xavier Coates appears in major doubt for the State of Origin decider after the Queensland winger suffered a hamstring injury in Melbourne’s 16-6 win over Canberra. A shattered Coates limped off AAMI Park on Saturday night after attempting to dive to the ball and had to be assisted to the change-rooms by trainers. The injury, … Read more
Ricky Stuart has accused Canberra of lacking toughness, claiming his players are taking too many soft options as their NRL season slips away. Their 48-24 loss to Wests Tigers on Sunday continued a worrying run for the Raiders, who now have the fourth-worst defensive record in the competition. Sunday’s flogging at Campbelltown also marked another … Read more
Cook Islands Police have released new details about the motorcycle crash that killed rugby league player Troy Dargan. The NRL world was shocked and devastated when news of Dargan’s death broke on Christmas day following an accident the night before. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Raiders recruit Troy Dargan dies following motorcycle accident. Watch the latest … Read more
