The Latest Breaking News from Canberra

Top-eight race narrows as contenders hinge on miracles

Several NRL clubs now face a month-long run of must-win football to make the finals, as the NRL's race for the top eight risks becoming a 10-team event.

AAP · Aug 4, 2024

Bulldogs emerge from NRL time warp on verge of finals

Canterbury have turned back the clock with a 22-18 win over Canberra at a packed Belmore Oval, leaving the Bulldogs on the verge of returning to the NRL finals.

AAP · Aug 4, 2024

Local hero Green caps stunning GWS comeback over Hawks

After trailing for the majority of the game, GWS have mounted an unlikely fourth-quarter comeback to stun top-eight rivals Hawthorn in Canberra.

AAP · Aug 4, 2024

Blows for Souths, Broncos in tight NRL finals race

Brisbane and South Sydney remain in the race for the NRL's top eight mathematically, but after disappointing losses need a miracle to make the finals.

AAP · Jul 28, 2024

Fogarty stars as Raiders cruel Souths' finals hopes

Canberra have crushed South Sydney 32-12 at home to all but end the Rabbitohs hopes of making the NRL top eight.

AAP · Jul 28, 2024

Titans slay Dragons to launch NRLW title tilt in style

NRLW runners-up Gold Coast have reasserted their title credentials with an 18-10 win over St George Illawarra, while Canberra thrashed Wests Tigers 32-12.

AAP · Jul 28, 2024

Raiders unfazed by NRL's toughest finals run-in

Canberra face the toughest opposition of any team vying for an NRL finals berth in the last seven rounds but are confident of a late-season resurgence.

AAP · Jul 27, 2024

Third homophobic assault of men lured via dating app

Police are investigating three separate incidents in which men were lured to empty lots before being assaulted by a group of masked assailants in Canberra.

AAP · Jul 26, 2024

Immortal Meninga hopes to breathe new life into Raiders

The Canberra Raiders are thrilled at the return of club legend Mal Meninga, whom they hope will be an extra drawcard for recruiting and retaining players.

AAP · Jul 24, 2024

Lucky win saves Raiders from fans' frosty reception

It may have been ugly, but Canberra's 20-18 win over the Warriors was due reward for their fans who turned up in the biting cold after four straight losses.

AAP · Jul 19, 2024