Canberra Raiders vs Penrith Panthers Preview & Prediction | 2026 NRL | Regular Season
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League leaders Penrith Panthers travel to Canberra Raiders, who’ve won three of their last four.
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Canberra Raiders team news
Hudson Young is back from suspension, whilst Ethan Strange could also return following an ankle problem. Joe Roddy is out with a hand issue.
Squad: Kaeo Weekes, Savelio Tamale, Sebastian Kris, Matthew Timoko, Jed Stuart, Ethan Strange, Ethan Sanders, Corey Horsburgh, Tom Starling, Joseph Tapine, Hudson Young, Simi Sasagi, Jayden Brailey, Owen Pattie, Daine Laurie, Ata Mariota, Morgan Smithies, Chevy Stewart, Jordan Uta, Ethan Alaia, Jake Clydsdale, Sione Finau
Penrith Panthers team news
Jack Cogger is suspended for Penrith Panthers, who could see forward Liam Henry make his first appearance for the visitors this season.
Squad: Dylan Edwards, Thomas Jenkins, Paul Alamoti, Casey McLean, Brian To'o, Blaize Talagi, Nathan Cleary, Moses Leota, Freddy Lussick, Lindsay Smith, Isaiah Papali'i, Luke Garner, Isaah Yeo, Jack Cole, Scott Sorensen, Liam Henry, Izack Tago, Billy Phillips, Billy Scott, Kalani Going, Sione Fonua, Luron Patea
Canberra Raiders vs Penrith Panthers prediction
Penrith Panthers just keep finding ways to win. Whilst they were pushed to their limits by Manly Sea Eagles last Sunday, Nathan Cleary’s side found a way to get the job done, winning 18-16 and now head on the road looking to make it four straight wins since their first defeat of the season against Canterbury Bulldogs.
Canberra Raiders have momentum behind them, winning last time out vs Gold Coast Titans, their third since the start of April. But Penrith represent a higher standard of opposition and if anyone can slice apart this Raiders defence, it would be the Panthers. Whilst Canberra will push them hard, Penrith still have to be favoured.
Canberra Raiders vs Penrith Panthers tip: Penrith Panthers to win
