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By The Canberra Times Nosebleed Section
The Nosebleed SectionSep 30, 2020
September 30: Dual Meninga Medal winners lead Raiders into home final
The Canberra Raiders are set to host a home final in front of their biggest crowd since the season restarted and it comes against the Cronulla Sharks - just like it did four years ago, and just like it did four years before that.
The Green Machine will be spurred on by Meninga Medal winners Josh Papalii and Jack Wighton - but perhaps just as crucial to the Raiders' chances are unsung heroes like Semi Valemei, who is so humble he kept the birth of his daughter a secret from the club.
While the Raiders set their sights on the final, ACT Brumbies star Noah Lolesio is eyeing a Wallabies debut across the ditch and he has James O'Connor to lean on before the biggest test of his young career.
The Canberra Capitals are beginning to filter into the ACT for a WNBL title defence - but what their season looks like is anyone's guess at the moment.
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September 23: Brumbies rule, Raiders changes and Ricky's blow up
Join The Canberra Times crew for the Super Rugby grand final wrap up and all the latest Raiders news.
September 16: The Brumbies are on the cusp of history as grand final week arrives
It's here! Grand final week has arrived for the ACT Brumbies as they set their sights on winning the Super Rugby AU crown in front of 6000 fans at Canberra Stadium.
Can you feel the buzz? Perhaps it's not quite what it was back in the glory days like 2004 for a multitude of reasons. But the Brumbies are beginning to win back the fans in a new era for Australian rugby.
Canberra Stadium staff will face a quick turnaround on Saturday night - they'll need to have the venue ready for the Canberra Raiders' NRL clash come Sunday afternoon, and they've borrowed a trick from the NFL to make it happen.
It has been a massive week for the Green Machine with Josh Papalii set to be a Raider for life, as we wonder if we're about to see the best of Curtis Scott after charges against him were dropped when footage emerged of his controversial arrest.
September 9: Brumbies set sights on bigger crowd, is Kyrgios unfairly targeted?
The ACT Brumbies are poised to welcome their biggest crowd of the COVID-19 era when they host the Super Rugby AU final at Canberra Stadium but they are still waiting on the final tick of approval.
Nick Kyrgios has raised a fair point on social media about Novak Djokovic being booted out of the US Open. Is the Canberra star unfairly targeted?
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September 2: Brumbies back BK's boot, NRL bunker under fire
"I don't feel the pressure."
Five simple words from re-signed playmaker Bayley Kuenzle should serve as music to the ears of ACT Brumbies fans as the club sets its sights on a top of the table clash and then a Super Rugby AU final on home turf.
Join The Canberra Times sport crew to dissect the Canberra Raiders' looming grand final rematch against the Sydney Roosters, who will be buoyed by the return of Sonny Bill Williams, as well as the fallout from the NEAFL's scrapping and more.
August 26: Did Josh Papalii's ankle tap cement his greatness?
Join The Canberra Times sport crew to dissect Josh Papalii's miraculous play, the Raiders' bid for the finals and the Brumbies closing in on a Super Rugby title.
August 18: 'Sheer bloody mindedness' - why John Bateman is the key for Raiders
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August 3: Kyrgios withdraws, Mills thrills as Raiders and Brumbies shine
Tune into the Nosebleed Section for all the latest on Nick Kyrgios, Patty Mills, the Canberra Raiders and ACT Brumbies.
July 21: Can the Brumbies survive the Super cull?
Join Caden Helmers and Lucie Bertoldo for all the latest Canberra sporting news, including Raiders, Brumbies and local competition updates.
July 13: Can the Raiders win without Josh Hodgson?
Join David Polkinghorne and Caden Helmers in The Nosebleed Section for all the latest Raiders injury news, Brumbies updates and the potential restart of Canberra sport.
July 8: Raiders chase history as govt refuses A-League entry
Listen to The Nosebleed Section for all the latest Canberra sport, including Raiders updates and team news, Brumbies recaps and why the ACT government refused A-League entry to Canberra.
July 1: Were the Raiders right to cut loose John Bateman?
Join The Nosebleed Section for all the latest Canberra sporting news, including updates on John Bateman's future, the ACT Brumbies' return to the field and some big news about Canberra's bid to be a part of the women's World Cup.
June 23: Josh Hodgson, Josh Papalii and Darcy Swain
Join The Canberra Times sport podcast for all the latest Raiders, Brumbies and Nick Kyrgios news.
June 17: Who gets to attend live sport in Canberra?
Hear from Raiders duo Ryan Sutton and Emre Guler, and Brumbies great Christian Lealiifano as Canberra edges closer to a live sport return.
June 10: Why Raiders fans are being dudded
Join The Canberra Times crew for all the latest on the NRL, Super Rugby and ACT sport.
June 4: Distractions threaten Raiders' record run
Footy's back, baby! And so are the Raiders, but will off-field issues distract from their fast start to the season?
May 28: Footy is finally back!
The time has come for live sport to return after a two-month way. The NRL restarts on Thursday night, with the Canberra Raiders to play the Melbourne Storm in their first game. Join The Nosebleed Section for all the latest Canberra sporting news.
May 16: Are the Raiders the real deal?
Footy's back! It's been a two-month wait, but we've finally got NRL action again. When it was shutdown the Raiders were flying high. Can they pick up where they left off? Join the Nosebleed Section to gind out.