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Canberra given six days to back up from epic

The NRL's bid to avoid a clash with the AFL grand final in Melbourne has left Canberra with a six-day back-up after their golden point loss to Brisbane.

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Tough task for heartbroken Raiders to revive title push

A young Canberra Raiders side have the odds stacked against them to recover from a gut-wrenching loss to Brisbane and claim a long-awaited NRL premiership.

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Win after bin: Walsh, Carrigan face nervous MRC wait

Brisbane stars Pat Carrigan and Reece Walsh were sin-binned and will face further scrutiny despite an extraordinary comeback finals win over Canberra.

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Stuart says refs got it wrong as Walsh inspires epic

Reece Walsh has engineered Brisbane to one of the greatest wins in NRL finals history over Canberra, but it came after a headbutt in the 29-28 victory.

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Raiders share injury update, star Bronco in for final

Veteran prop Josh Papalii faces a crucial training test if he is to overcome an ankle injury to play in Canberra's qualifying final against Brisbane.

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Genesis Owusu: ‘We are not each other’s enemies. Trans people and immigrants aren’t the reason your eggs are expensive’

The Aria-winning artist on eating cheese plates with his fans’ parents, the benefits of Canberra and why community is the antidote to division

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Papa path: how Haas ethos of loyalty, respect evolved

Brisbane prop Payne Haas shares a Samoan background with Canberra's Josh Papalii, who has been a shining example of the player and man Haas has become.

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Raiders re-sign veteran amid finals fitness concerns

Canberra have tied down club legend Josh Papalii for another season, as they rehearse back-up plans in case he fails to recover from injury to face Brisbane.

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TikTok pranksters or wearisome winners? Who casual fans should follow in NRL finals

Each team in the running, their chances of winning, and how many enemies you’ll make rooting for them

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Make-or-break finals loom early for NRL's top four

A finals series full of travel and the threat of red-hot teams outside the top four means the week-one clashes could be more important than ever.

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Cynic to convert: Walters hails Bronco Ben's brick wall

Billy Walters had initial doubts about the new defensive system at Brisbane but now he is the leading advocate as he targets thwarting Canberra.

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No quarter for club that saved Raider's NRL dream

After waiting until his mid-20s for his NRL dream, Canberra second-rower Zac Hosking must knock over the side that gave him his start en route to a grand final.

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Broncos gun recalled, Walsh cleared after injury scare

Gehamat Shibasaki will return at centre for Brisbane against Canberra with captain Adam Reynolds to miss the clash, as Reece Walsh had another drama.

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NRL open to another Sunday shift in finals schedule

The NRL have moved a week-two semi-final to a Sunday for the first time since 2007, and a day-time preliminary final in week three remains a possibility.

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History looms: teams outside top four make title case

The four teams in the bottom half of the top eight have declared they can make a run for the title, in what shapes as an unpredictable NRL finals series.

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Enforcer Papalii in doubt for Raiders' finals clash

Veteran prop Josh Papalii has suffered an injury at the worst possible time as Canberra prepare for their NRL finals campaign.

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Reynolds reveals fitness hopes as Raiders target Walsh

Adam Reynolds has lifted the lid on his fitness struggles as the halfback revealed his chances of lining up in Brisbane's qualifying final clash with Canberra.

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Raiders stars saved 'Big Red' from clutches of Broncos

Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh could have been lining up for Brisbane this week if not for the intervention of forward guns Joseph Tapine and Josh Papalii.

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NRL finals schedule pits Warriors against All Blacks

A scheduling clash means Kiwis will have to choose between watching the Warriors' biggest game of the year or the All Blacks facing their fiercest rivals.

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Dolphins secure best-ever season, Hammer injured

The Dolphins have finished a club-best ninth on the ladder after a 62-24 whipping of Canberra but lost hat-trick hero Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow to a knee injury.

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Let us pick when we play: Raiders ramp up finals push

Ricky Stuart claims minor premiers Canberra will be massively disadvantaged unless the NRL let them host Brisbane on Sunday in the first week of finals.

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Aiken leads Roosters to 10th straight 2025 win

The Sydney Roosters were missing some key players but star halfback Tarryn Aiken ensured they overcame plucky Canberra.

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Junk-time points could put Manly's season on scrapheap

Manly's tendency to concede points late in blow-outs and the Dolphins' ability to keep the throttle down is the difference between any realistic finals hopes.

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Gold bullion, racehorses and a saxophone: the strangest assets declared by Canberra’s new parliament

A handful of politicians have property overseas including Tanya Plibersek, while just 1.8% of parliamentarians declared a Hecs debt

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Resilient Raiders reap rewards of pre-season boot camp

Canberra players have recalled the gruelling army-style boot camp that set them up for success in the 2025 NRL season.

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