Sia Soliola doing it for the kids

It's Sia Soliola's most important pre-match routine.

NRL: 'Rags to riches' stories fuelling Canberra's premiership charge

They're the bunch of cast-offs who are "pinching themselves" at being a pivotal part of Canberra's title tilt.

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The Canberra Raiders are painting the capital green after another win that has entrenched them in the NRL's top four, but are they peaking too early?

NRL: Raiders skipper Jarrod Croker urges 20,000 for Eels home clash

The 'no vacancy' sign is about to go up on the Canberra Raiders bandwagon but skipper Jarrod Croker has upped coach Ricky Stuart's bet by urging 20,000 to pack Canberra Stadium on Sunday. 

Raiders calm the Storm to announce themselves as genuine contenders

Having fought off the Sharknado, the Canberra Raiders are building momentum towards the finals.

Raiders close to sealing top-four spot

Something special is brewing in the national capital after the biggest crowd of the season watch the Raiders dismantled the Storm.

Raiders prepare for top four battle with Storm

The Canberra hotel where bonding sessions have helped the Raiders turn their home record around is a closely guarded secret. 

Raiders legends insists team capable of emulating glory days

In 1989 they shocked everyone by winning a premiership and Canberra Raiders legends Steve Walters and Laurie Daley believe the current crop can repeat history.

Jarrod Croker calls for 'common sense' in referee touching saga

His Melbourne Storm counterpart is considered the "master manipulator" of referees but Canberra skipper Jarrod Croker says he is receiving more respect from the whistle blowers this season.