One more to go. The Canberra Raiders are on the verge of ending a 25-year drought and the city has turned green in support.But can the Raiders really go all the way and beat the Sydney Roosters in the NRL grand final on Sunday night?Join us f

September 11: Was Hudson Young's eye-gouge ban fair or harsh?

Sep 11th, 2019 35m 21s

Hudson Young's hopes of playing in the finals for the first time have been shattered after the Canberra Raiders forward was slapped with an eight-week suspension.Video footage shows him making contact with the face of Warriors forward Adam Pom

September 4: Should the Raiders rest player before the finals?

Sep 4th, 2019 38m 8s

Smell that? It's the NRL finals and it makes the rugby league world go mad.The Canberra Raiders have decided to rest four of their stars from their last-round clash after securing a spot in the top four last weekend.The Green Machine is flyin

August 27: Is NRL more exciting than rugby union?

Aug 27th, 2019 32m 14s

Most Canberra Raiders were furious when the Green Machine were effectively blown out of the contest by the referees last week.There were 26 penalties in the Raiders' loss to Manly. The figure prompted Ricky Stuart to declare penalties were "ru

August 20: Was Cam Smith's ear pull fair game?

Aug 20th, 2019 32m 43s

The Canberra Raiders beat the Melbourne Storm, and some dodgy tactics, to firm as an NRL premiership favourite.But was Cam Smith's ear pull on Bailey Simonsson fair game, or something that needs to be stamped out of the game?The Raiders have

August 6: Should the Raiders rush back Joey Leilua?

Aug 6th, 2019 37m 14s

It's a seriously jam-packed Canberra Times sport podcast this week. Hear from Raiders captain Jarrod Croker before his 250th game, plus the latest on all the team selections.Joey Leilua has been picked for the first time in three months, but d

July 24: Resident's complaint shuts down McKellar Park lights

Jul 24th, 2019 37m 18s

There's drama in Canberra soccer after a game was abandoned because people have complained about the lights at McKellar Park.Belconnen's clash against Gungahlin was called off after a horrific injury because the game would have been finished i

July 16: Was Nick Cotric's suspension fair or too harsh?

Jul 16th, 2019 34m 8s

The Canberra Raiders are back to their winning ways, but all the talk is about the first dangerous throw send off in more than 20 years.Nick Cotric has accepted a three-game ban for his dangerous tackle. Some say the Raiders were unfairly targ

July 8 - Are the Raiders a premiership contender?

Jul 7th, 2019 37m 7s

The Canberra Raiders sit fourth on the NRL ladder ahead of the run home - can they stay there? The Green Machine have emerged as a premiership contender and things are looking up with Nick Cotric close to a return.The ACT Brumbies are run and

April 2: Can the Raiders secure their best start since 2005?

Apr 2nd, 2019 27m 22s

The Canberra Raiders head to Townsville looking to beat the North Queensland Cowboys and secure their best start to a season in 15 years. The Brumbies face a daunting task against the Super Rugby ladder-leaders Canterbury Crusaders in Christchu

March 26: Is mankadding in cricket fair game or a low act?

Mar 26th, 2019 31m 37s

Was Ravi Ashwin's Mankad the right thing to do? The Canberra Times Sports crew look into the "controversy" rocking the cricket world, which has brought into question the legitimacy of the Mankad as a means of dismissal. It's the second time Jos

March 19: Is Jordan Rapana enough to end Canberra's Storm curse?

Mar 19th, 2019 33m 14s

The Canberra Raiders got their NRL season off to a flying start, but the earlier-than-expected return of a star is why they're smiling before round two.Jordan Rapana is back in the Raiders team nine weeks ahead of schedule, giving Canberra a t

March 12 - The Raiders are back and the Brumbies are battling

Mar 12th, 2019 30m 11s

The Canberra Raiders have called on five new faces to lead them out of the wilderness and back into NRL finals contention.Is this the year the Raiders break through? We discuss who is under pressure at the Green Machine this year and give our

September 3 - The Brave are the pride of the city

Sep 4th, 2018 28m 39s

The Canberra Brave are the pride of the city after securing an historic AIHL title and the boys are pumped about it.The ACT Brumbies are in the hunt for a Wallabies discard after the retirement of one of the club's favourite sons.The Canberra

August 27: Benny A retires and have the Raiders done enough?

Aug 27th, 2018 31m 20s

The Brumbies farewelled one of their greats when games record holder Ben Alexander decided to retire this week after 154 Super Rugby caps and 72 Test for Australia.The Raiders are on the verge of their best winning streak of the year, but it's

August 23: Who has been the Raiders' best forward this year?

Aug 23rd, 2018 31m 10s

Are the Canberra Raiders back on track, or was their win against the Roosters just a flash in the pan?The Green Machine pushed aside criticism to shock a premiership favourite last weekend and they have been challenged to back it up when they

August 15: Where do the Raiders fit on the NRL coaching carousel?

Aug 15th, 2018 29m 35s

The NRL world is in meltdown with news of coaches being sacked, coaches quitting and the rest watching on to see who will fall next.How do the Raiders fit into the saga, and will there be a bit of a staff shake up at the Green Machine next yea

August 8: Have Raiders fans become comfortably numb?

Aug 6th, 2018 38m 15s

Given the Canberra Raiders can't defend a lead, have their supporters become used to seeing the Green Machine get run down from winning position?Where to now for the Raiders? While they can still make the eight should they start to blood rooki

July 29: A new solution to help the ACT Brumbies

Jul 31st, 2018 25m 52s

Last week we gave you Quade Cooper. This week we have another controversial Queenslander to help the ACT Brumbies back to the Super Rugby finals.Karmichael Hunt is playing club rugby in Brisbane with Cooper and now he has emerged as a radical

July 23: Are the Canberra Raiders treated differently?

Jul 23rd, 2018 33m 40s

Do the Canberra Raiders get treated differently to their competition? We delve into the million-dollar question in the wake of the Green Machine's frustrating loss compounded by refereeing howlers.Where to next for the ACT Brumbies? A look at

July 18: Injuries strike Raiders to add pain to Wighton's NRL suspension

Jul 18th, 2018 34m 51s

The Canberra Raiders' charge to the finals has hit some major hurdles. Join the Nosebleed section for all the latest injury news and an update on Jack Wighton's NRL-imposed ban.The Brumbies finished their Super Rugby season last week with some

July 10: Is six weeks long enough for Jack Wighton's ban?

Jul 9th, 2018 43m 56s

The Canberra Raiders have handed star fullback Jack Wighton a six-match ban after he pleaded guilty to assault, but they're waiting on the NRL to rubber stamp the punishment.Thy've returned to winning ways and host Johnathan Thurston's North Q

July 3: Is it OK to cheat to try to stop David Pocock?

Jul 3rd, 2018 32m 58s

ACT Brumbies and Wallabies star David Pocock almost had his head ripped off by the Wellington Hurricanes last week, but Super Rugby officials deemed the incident only deserved a slap on the wrist.The decision not to punish players grabbing Poc

June 25: Can the Raiders and Brumbies keep their seasons alive?

Jun 25th, 2018 29m 10s

The Canberra Raiders have returned from representative duties as they kickstart a bid to keep their season alive with a big in.The Brumbies are back in town and will need a miracle to feature in finals football. Can they do it?We also have hi

June 19: Will Tom Rogic and the Socceroos get out of their World Cup group?

Jun 19th, 2018 28m 19s

Welcome back for our World Cup edition. Can the Socceroos make it to the knockout stages in Russia? Will Tom Rogic leave his mark? We also chat State of Origin, Raiders, Wallabies and ACT Brumbies.