Canberra – In a late-breaking announcement ahead of the scheduled Friday night clash, the NRL has confirmed that the Canberra Raiders’ Round 17 fixture against the Newcastle Knights, set for Friday, June 27 at McDonald Jones Stadium, has been **postponed indefinitely** due to a serious off-field incident.
League officials say the postponement follows an incident of a **grave nature** involving a player or staff member, the specifics of which are being closely guarded pending an ongoing police investigation. Both clubs have issued brief statements stating that player welfare and cooperation with authorities are their highest priorities. No further details have been released at this time.
Ticket holders have been assured that refunds will be processed automatically, and the NRL is working swiftly to determine a suitable date for rescheduling the contest. Fans are urged to monitor official club and league communication channels for further updates.
The Raiders and Knights – currently battling for form and positioning in the mid-table – will now face uncertainty while off-field matters take precedence. The disruption comes amid a tightly packed calendar, meaning finding an alternative fixture date without impacting other rounds will be complex.
