Live: Storm star set for ban, Knights take on Raiders

Sun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:43pmSun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:43pmRaiders looking to back their skill in the wetIt was expected to be wet and wild today in Canberra.It has to be said, the limited vision I've seen does not make it seem anywhere near as bad as what I was expecting...Anyway, any wet weather could, in theory, affect the Raiders' signature quick and hard running game, but winger Jed Stuart thinks otherwise."We'll probably still back our skill, whether it's wet or not," Stuart said."It'll probably change the game a little bit, and there'll probably be a bit more errors and it'll be a slower game."Emphasis will no doubt settle on the kicking game, but Raiders coach Ricky Stuart said he still backs his players to perform."It [kicking game] is important in every game, but when you're playing in wet, slippery conditions it is important," Stuart said."You're going to play a little bit of a different style of game, but we've seen the forecast."It was meant to be very windy and now it's probably forecasted not as much wind, but it's going to be wet here."Sun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:41pmSun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:41pmRaiders vs Knights: Late team newsHere's the team news from today's opening clash.(NRL.com)RaidersThere has been a game-day change with Tom Starling starting at hooker and Owen Pattie moving to the bench.Aside from that there was only one change to the 19, Simi Sasagi returning in the centres from a hamstring injury, while Seb Kris drops out of the matchday squad.Something to keep an eye on, Matty Nicholson is part of the interchange but, if he doesn't get on, he will play NSW Cup later on Sunday.KnightsThe Knights have also made a late change at hooker today, with Phoenix Crossland dropping out of the squad to be replaced in the run on side by Harrison Graham.Bradman Best had to drop out of the squad yesterday due to a calf strain, so Fletcher Hunt comes into the starting sideTyson Frizell will start in his 300th NRL match, despite having come off the bench in 17 of the 18 games he has played this season.Diesel Hagan could make his NRL debut.Sun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:36pmSun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:36pmNRLW SundayHere's the program for today's NRLW matches.The Roosters, the only unbeaten team left in the competition, can go clear at the top of the ladder if they win tonight.Sun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:33pmSun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:33pmCanberra's Broncos boilover as Raiders stun NRLW leaders(Getty Images)Canberra has delivered a stunning boilover victory against NRLW ladder-leaders Brisbane 28-4.It is the Broncos first defeat of the season and the first time they have conceded 28 points in a match since Round 6 last year, which was also against the Raiders, albeit in a match the Brisbane side won 40-28.Charlotte Basham scored two of the Raiders five tries, bookending a superb performance that also saw Elise Simpson, Isabella Waterman and Leianne Tufuga cross.The Broncos were without legendary leader Ali Brigginshaw, who was banned for three matches this week for a dangerous tackle.Sun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:28pmSun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:28pmCameron Munster set for dangerous tackle ban(Getty Images)Cameron Munster has been given a one-match ban for grade two dangerous contact against Sea Eagles forward Taniela Paseka.He can accept one-match with a guilty plea, or risk a two-match suspension if he's found guilty at the panel.Munster was charged after making contact with the side of the knee of the Sea Eagles prop as the third man into a tackle during the first half of the game, which the Storm came from behind to win.It was an ugly challenge that saw Paseka in a lot of pain, with Munster himself going to check on his stricken rival as he was helped from the ground.Paseka did not return to the match.It was Munster's first game back after four weeks on the sidelines with a meniscus injury in his knee.He was the only player to face a ban after Saturday's matches.Jason Saab was hit with a grade one high tackle for a shot on Joe Chan in that game.Broncos Pat Carrigan and Kotoni Staggs were both hit with fines for careless high tackles for the Broncos in their defeat against the Dolphins, with Dolphins star Morgan Knowles joining them.In the late game both Sean Keppie and Jack de Belin were hit with charges for dangerous contact.Read more here.Sun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:24pmSun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:24pmNRLW Saturday wrap(Getty Images)The Warriors got their NRLW season of promise back on track, while Canterbury and the Gold Coast also boosted their hopes of reaching the finals on a blockbuster Saturday of NRLW action.Canterbury rebounded from their heaviest defeat of the NRLW season by claiming a rollercoaster 28-26 victory over North Queensland, boosting hopes of a first finals appearance.The Cowboys may be counting more than the cost of Saturday's loss as captain Emma Manzelmann picked up an ankle injury.The hooker got her foot entangled in a tackle and instantly hobbled off the Belmore Sports Ground field in the 11th minute."She's got a bit of an ankle problem. We haven't been able to diagnose it at this point," Cowboys coach Ricky Henry said.Manzelmann's loss would deal a huge blow to North Queensland's ambitions of avoiding the wooden spoon as they've claimed just one victory this campaign.Canterbury had the worst possible start when centre Daynah Nankivell was sent to the sin bin for a hip drop tackle, and Cowboys fullback Francesca Goldthorp capitalised to score.(Getty Images)But the Bulldogs flicked a switch, scoring four unanswered tries in 10 minutes to take a 20-6 lead at the break.Star recruits Margot Vella and Ash Marsters gave the visitors a glimmer of hope before Canterbury's Elizabeth MacGregor crossed in the 48th minute.Cowboys interchange Tiana Raftstrand-Smith scored a quick double to close the gap to two points.The Bulldogs hung tough though, as they rallied following their horror 34-4 loss to Brisbane last round.Later, the Warriors outlined their top-six credentials by defeating Newcastle 22-14 in a pulsating clash at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.After making a series of star-studded roster changes in the off-season, the Kiwis led by former Knights premiership coach Ronald Griffiths entered this year as one of the most anticipated teams.(Getty Images)But they risked falling to a third loss in five games after a crushing 18-16 defeat by Gold Coast last Sunday.Fired up from an impassioned pre-game ceremony, winger Tysha Ikenasio found back-to-back early four-pointers before Newcastle substitute Simone Karpani stormed over.Knights recruit Kirra Dibb went on an 80m tear to help the visitors lead 12-10, but the Warriors right edge continued to thrive, and Ikenasio notched her hat-trick before centre Stacey Waaka extended their advantage.Minutes later, fullback Apii Nicholls pounced on her own kick and chase to seal victory.At Shark Park, teenage sensation Sienna Ibrahim produced a dazzling debut to help Gold Coast beat an injury-ravaged Cronulla 24-10.(Getty Images)The Sharks casualty ward ballooned in recent days with halfback Chantay Kiria-Ratu (ankle) and winger Cassie Staples injured, while forward Rhiannon Byers, lock Najvada George and centre Annessa Biddle had leg issues.Despite being without them, Cronulla were valiant, opening the scoring through debutant Milla Elaro after Titans winger Indie Bostock was binned.But the visitors put foot to throttle, running in three tries to one, including a diving effort from Ibrahim to lead 14-10 at halftime.After losing winger Georgia Ravics, the Sharks' afternoon worsened as both Ibrahim and lock Sienna Lofipo secured respective doubles and Gold Coast equalled a club-record five consecutive wins.AAPSun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:19pmSun 9 Aug 2026 at 1:19pmSunday NRLHello everyone and welcome to the ABC Sport coverage of the 2026 NRL season.My name is Simon Smale and, after a trio of absolutely barmy matches yesterday, I genuinely don't know what to expect from today's two games, which sees top-four chasing Newcastle head to Canberra, before the southern derby between Cronulla and St George.Should be a fun afternoon of football so sit back, put your feet up and join me as Round 23 comes to a close.