The Canberra Raiders will set up academies throughout country NSW to get their "footprint back in the district" as recruiting boss Peter Mulholland backed the axing of the NRL under-20s competition.

Canberra Raiders winger opens his Test try tally with brace in Four Nations opener.

Former Raiders captain one win away from World Cup berth.

Canberra Raiders return to "spiritual base" for one and only pre-season trial.

England hooker declares they have "no reason" to "fear anybody".

No plans for Canberra teams to follow the AFL into China.

A bizarre rugby league twist is set to open the door for Terry Campese to enjoy a hometown farewell at Canberra Stadium three years after his NRL career ended abruptly.

A joyous Jarrod Croker has taken to social media to announce his engagement to girlfriend Brittney Wicks.

Josh Papalii wanted to be part of the Kanagroos' Four Nations campaign, but he "knew his ankle wasn't right".

The Dragons have confirmed the signing of Raiders prop Paul Vaughan on a three-year deal.

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Finally some good news about Nick Kyrgios. Well, aside from his three tournament wins.

"This could be a real blessing for Dave Taylor if he knuckles down."

We look at the Nick Kyrgios' meltdown, the Raiders' decision to sign David Taylor and float Matt Giteau as a Brumbies recruiting target.

The Canberra Raiders have thrown a lifeline to former NRL "Coal Train" David Taylor to give him a chance to prove he can still play in the world's best rugby league competition.

Canberra Raiders prop Paul Vaughan accepts big money, three-year deal to join St George.

Raiders confident move to Canberra has powerful prop heading in the right direction.

Canberra Raiders prop to make his Kangaroos debut against the Kiwis in Perth.

The Canberra Raiders aren't surprised assistant Dean Pay has emerged as a Bulldogs coaching candidate.

Canberra's Josh Papalii has been ruled out of the Kangaroos' Four Nations campaign.