Round 12 produced a mix of statement victories, tense finishes and one of the stories of the season, with St George Illawarra finally breaking through for their first win of 2026. Elsewhere, Cronulla overcame adversity to hold off Manly, Newcastle continued its surge up the ladder, and Penrith reclaimed top spot after surviving a late Warriors fightback.
Round 11 produced another chaotic weekend of NRL action, with the Dolphins continuing their surge up the ladder, the Bulldogs finally breaking through against Melbourne, and the Warriors extending both their own winning streak and the Dragons’ nightmare season. Elsewhere, Manly survived a major scare from the Titans while the Cowboys handled South Sydney in Townsville.
Magic Round returned to Brisbane with packed crowds, big scorelines and plenty of pressure beginning to build across the competition. The Sharks opened the weekend in style, the Dolphins continued their rise, Manly piled on the points again under Kieran Foran, and the Warriors deepened Brisbane’s misery in front of their own fans. Penrith meanwhile closed the round looking every bit the competition benchmark once again.
Round 10 delivered another wild weekend of NRL action, featuring dominant performances, historic individual displays and one of the strangest golden point finishes in recent memory. The Dolphins and Storm piled on points, Greg Marzhew crossed five times for Newcastle, while Mitchell Moses and the Eels escaped Townsville with a dramatic extra-time win.
Round 8 delivered a mix of gritty wins, blowouts, and one of the wildest finishes you’ll see all season. North Queensland produced a composed performance in Sydney, the Dolphins handed Melbourne a seventh straight loss, and Newcastle and South Sydney played out a historic thriller. Here’s how each game unfolded.
Round 7 delivered a mix of statement wins, high-scoring thrillers and one of the most one-sided ANZAC Day clashes in recent memory. Several sides bounced back from recent setbacks, while others continue to search for answers.
Mikayla Kerin Welcome back to the Canberra Raiders Cup Wrap Up where Round 2 of the season occurred over the weekend with big scores across all four games. Belco United Sharks v Tuggeranong Bushrangers The Sharks have gone back-to-back to start the season off in style with a strong win against the Bushrangers 38 - 18. Sharks centre Regan Carr scored a double for the side while halfback Jordan Holten-Williams successfully converted five out of Sharks total seven tries. Meanwh
Round 6 delivered big scorelines, gutsy finishes, and a growing injury toll that’s starting to shape the competition. Manly won big but lost their captain, Canberra rattled Melbourne, and Penrith survived a scare in Darwin, while Brisbane pinched one of the grittiest wins of the season.
The Canberra Raiders Cup is back for 2026, with a cracking round one taking place across Canberra last weekend.
Round 5 delivered one of the biggest statements of the season so far, as Penrith’s unbeaten run came crashing down and several sides piled on points in dominant displays. Canterbury produced a famous upset, the Tigers continued their surge, and the Titans embarrassed Parramatta in a weekend that further blurred the early-season hierarchy.
Round 4 felt like a turning point in the early season, with several favourites brought back to earth and underdogs stepping up across the weekend. The Tigers stunned the previously unbeaten Warriors, the Cowboys knocked off the Storm, and the Roosters piled on points in hostile territory. It was a round that showed just how unpredictable this season is shaping up to be.
Round 3 of the NRL season delivered a mix of blowouts, comebacks, and tight finishes, with several teams beginning to show their identity early in the year. Penrith reaffirmed their dominance, Brisbane finally clicked into gear, and the Bulldogs ground out a tough win in Canberra. Here’s how it all unfolded.
Edward Briggs Round 2 of the 2026 NRL season delivered drama, comebacks, and milestone moments across the competition. From Parramatta’s stunning fightback to Alex Johnston becoming the NRL’s all-time leading try-scorer, fans were treated to a weekend of high-intensity football. Here’s a look at each match. Parramatta Eels 34 – 32 Brisbane Broncos The Eels pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat the Broncos in a defence-light contest at Bankwest Stadium. Brisbane raced out t
Round 1 of the NRL season delivered plenty of excitement, with high-scoring affairs, standout individual performances, and dramatic finishes across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast.
The NRL season has begun once again on American soil, with Las Vegas hosting the opening fixtures for the third straight year. A record 45,719 fans packed into Allegiant Stadium to watch the first two matches of the 2026 campaign, with the remainder of Round 1 to be completed back in Australia next week.
Sunday afternoon in Brisbane, and my friends insisted it was finally time. After dipping my toes into AFL earlier this year, the other side of this country’s great sporting divide was calling. The Brisbane Broncos were hosting the Penrith Panthers in a Preliminary Final: a rematch of 2023’s Grand Final that had the whole city buzzing. Kick-off was set for 4:05 pm, the late-afternoon sun setting the perfect stage for a Queensland rugby league blockbuster.
It was absolute scenes at Seffiert Oval last Sunday as we set our sights on a five-match grand final day. But as the time rolled closer to 3:30, the sea of red, black, light blue and many more colours turned into only two – maroon and white and blue and white for the match of the day, the Queanbeyan derby, Blues and Roos.
This week is a special edition of the CRRL Wrap, where last Wednesday was the night of nights for Canberra Region Rugby League (CRRL) with their annual Les McIntyre Medal Presentation Night.
Welcome back to the Canberra Raiders Cup Wrap. This week is the Washout Round edition, where Round 7 back in May was rescheduled to last weekend due to severe wet weather.
Mikayla Kerin Welcome to the Wrap, as we report on an exciting second last round of the regular Canberra Raiders Cup. Match of the Round...
