Who are the Canberra Raiders?
The Canberra Raiders are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the national capital city of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
Who was the first coach of the Canberra Raiders?
The Canberra Raiders’ first coach was former Queensland and Australian representative player, Don Furner, who was coaching in Queanbeyan at the time of the club’s formation in 1982. In 1987 he was joined by Wayne Bennett, who was coaching in Brisbane, and the Raiders reached their first grand final .
How many games have the Canberra Raiders played at GIO Stadium?
As of the end of the 2015 NRL season, the Canberra Raiders have played 200 games at GIO Stadium. The Raiders attendance record at GIO Stadium stands at 26,567 for a Finals week 3 clash against South Sydney in 2019. The Raiders beat Souths 16–10 to progress to their first Grand Final since 1994.
What is the biggest win/loss margin the Canberra Raiders have ever won?
The Raiders’ largest ever winning margin was 68 points, when they defeated the Parramatta Eels 68-0 during the 1993 NSWRL season. Their worst loss was in the 2013 NRL season when the Melbourne Storm dealt a 4–68 defeat. Canberra have won eleven consecutive games twice, in 1990 and in 1995.
How many wooden spoons does the Canberra Raiders have?
They have received 1 wooden spoon and had a total of 15 of its players (9 New South Wales Blues and 6 Queensland Maroons) selected to play for the Australia national rugby league team. The Raiders’ current home ground is Canberra Stadium (GIO Stadium) in Bruce, Australian Capital Territory.
When did the Canberra Raiders 25th season start?
This is the 25-man “Dream Team” picked in the Canberra Times to celebrate the club’s 25th season in 2006 The Canberra Raiders’ first coach was former Queensland and Australian representative player, Don Furner, who was coaching in Queanbeyan at the time of the club’s formation in 1982.
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How many premierships have the Raiders won?
The Raiders have won three premierships, including back-to-back titles in 1989-1990. Their 1989 win featured one of the greatest grand finals of all-time as they came back to beat the Balmain Tigers in extra time.
What time does Wests Tigers v Raiders kick off?
Wests Tigers v Raiders. Kick off: 03 Sep 11:05 pm Canberra Raiders rising star Michael Asomua’s incredible season on the field has been reflected by his life off the field, thanks to the first Don Furner Senior Scholarship from the Raiders Foundation. Gallery: Pre-season week six is underway!
Can Canberra’s Josh Hodgson find himself at a new NRL club?
Canberra hooker Josh Hodgson could find himself at a new NRL club within days, according to a report. Canberra have signed a man with one of sport’s most impressive resumes in a bid to reverse their fortunes in 2022. The draw for Round 1 of the 2022 NRL season has been revealed.