Raiders finish 11th with wins only against weaker teams
The Raiders' wins came mostly against weaker teams, with only North Queensland and South Sydney among the top sides they beat.
The Canberra Raiders' 2026 season ended in 11th place. The team won 11 games, almost all against clubs outside the top eight.
The only wins over top teams came against North Queensland and South Sydney. The Raiders lost to every team in the top six: the Panthers, Roosters, Warriors, Newcastle, the Sharks and Dolphins.
Injuries to key players, especially back rowers, disrupted form. The season finished with a 50-30 win over North Queensland in Townsville.
- 11
- Wins in 2026
- 11th place
- Final position
- 6
- Top teams who beat Raiders
- 2
- Top teams Raiders beat
Why it mattersThe 2026 pattern shows the Raiders struggled to compete with the league's strongest sides, a problem they will need to solve to push for finals in 2027.
AustraliaCanberra Raiders fans will want to watch the team's recruitment and recovery over the off-season to see if the halves and injured forwards can return to full strength.
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