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Josh Papalii re-signed with the Raiders through 2026, shifting from an English Super League move.

LeagueNews.co

The Canberra Raiders have announced that Josh Papalii has re-signed with the club through to the end of the 2026 NRL season, likely marking the final chapter of his playing career.

Initially, Papalii was set to leave the Raiders and continue his career in the English Super League; however, recent events have shifted this narrative.

His name was first associated with a move to the Newcastle Knights. Later, after being selected for the Queensland State of Origin squad for Game 3 by coach Billy Slater-who commended his experience and 'aura'-discussions regarding a contract extension with the Raiders commenced.

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Josh Papalii's fitness for the finals clash against Brisbane remains uncertain after ankle injury.

Canberra Daily

Canberra enforcer Josh Papalii is an even bet to play in the high-stakes finals clash against Brisbane, according to fellow forward Hudson Young.

Papalii, who has rekindled some of his early career form this season to become a key cog in the Raiders' title push, is racing the clock for Sunday's qualifying final in the nation's capital after injuring his ankle in training last Friday.

The 33-year-old was named in Ricky Stuart's squad but images showing the big Queenslander in a moon boot this week raised serious doubts about whether he will be declared fit to help tame the resurgent Broncos and top prop Payne Haas.

Figures within the Brisbane camp have questioned...

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Josh Papalii's fitness for the finals against Brisbane is uncertain due to an ankle injury.

The Canberra Times

Canberra enforcer Josh Papalii is an even bet to play in the high-stakes finals clash against Brisbane, according to fellow forward Hudson Young.

Papalii, who has rekindled some of his early career form this season to become a key cog in the Raiders' title push, is racing the clock for Sunday's qualifying final in the nation's capital after injuring his ankle in training last Friday.

The 33-year-old was named in Ricky Stuart's squad but images showing the big Queenslander in a moon boot this week raised serious doubts about whether he will be declared fit to help tame the resurgent Broncos and top prop Payne Haas.

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