Storm Seek to Halt Slide Against Raiders in Canberra

The Melbourne Storm will play the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium in Canberra. The Storm enter the match having lost their last four games, a streak that matches their longest since 2012. The Raiders are coming off a victory against the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Perth.

Match Details and Recent Form

The National Rugby League (NRL) match is scheduled to take place at GIO Stadium in Canberra.

The Melbourne Storm have lost their previous four matches. The last time the Storm lost five consecutive games was in 2012.

The Canberra Raiders won their most recent match, defeating the South Sydney Rabbitohs in Perth.

Historical Context and Rivalry

Since 1998, the Melbourne Storm have won 38 of the 56 matches played against the Canberra Raiders. In games played at GIO Stadium, the Storm have recorded 16 wins from 23 matches.

Notable past encounters between the two clubs include:

• A match during the 2025 NRL Magic Round.
• A 2019 qualifying final, which was decided by a late try from Raiders player John Bateman.

Team Context

The Canberra Raiders' roster includes players Kaeo Weekes, Ethan Strange, and Hudson Young.

In coverage of recent matches, the defensive performance of the Melbourne Storm has been a point of discussion.