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Noa Papalii, son of Raiders' Josh, is a popular seven-year-old influencer in Canberra.
He's a spitting image of a Raiders giant, but he might just be Canberra's smallest - and potentially most popular - influencer. Meet Noa Papalii.
The seven-year-old son of Canberra great Josh Papalii has already developed a cult following in the capital. Stick around after a Raiders game and you'll find him signing autographs and posing for selfies with fans.
In 2025, Canberra Raiders surprised fans, winning their first minor premiership in 35 years.
The Canberra Raiders surprised many in 2025, defying expectations by securing their first minor premiership in 35 years.
Before the season began, they were largely overlooked, yet they made a powerful statement by dominating the New Zealand Warriors on opening night in Las Vegas. The Raiders achieved victories over every team in the top eight, with the exception of the Canterbury Bulldogs, a match they led 20-0 at halftime before ultimately losing.
Their initial final against the Brisbane Broncos was one of the highlight matches of the season. The Raiders were leading 28-12 with about 17 minutes left when they were stunned by a comeback led by Reece Walsh after his return from the sin bin. The Raiders believed they had the victory secured on three separate occasions, only for opposing tries to be disallowed. A penalty after the siren equalized the match and sent it into golden point, where Brisbane emerged victorious.
In 2025, Canberra Raiders gained their first minor premiership in 35 years but lost to Brisbane.
The Canberra Raiders stunned many in 2025.
Written off by most before a ball was kicked, they responded by claiming their first minor premiership in 35 years.
Their first final against the Brisbane Broncos was one of the games of the season. Leading 28-12 with roughly 17 minutes remaining, they were ambushed by a Reece Walsh led comeback after his return from the sin bin.
The Raiders thought they had the match won on three separate occasions only for tries to be disallowed. A penalty after the siren tied the match and sent it into golden point, where Brisbane prevailed.