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Canberra plans for life after Josh Papalii, pursuing long-term deals for Ata Mariota and Morgan Smithies.

The Australian

Canberra's forward pack succession plan is in full-swing.

The club is looking at life after prop Josh Papalii, who signed a one-year deal to remain in Canberra for 2026, making long-term offers to Ata Mariota and Englishman Morgan Smithies.

Both will officially become free agents from November 1 but the Raiders have moved to ensure they remain at the club long term.

Mariota, 23, enjoyed a breakout season in 2025, and the club is hopeful the Samoan international will agree to terms in coming weeks.

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Tonga advocates for a home Test match, highlighting Jason Taumalolo's impact on rugby league.

The Canberra Times

Tonga will continue to push the compelling case for a home Test match to make the most of the extraordinary impact the team has had on rugby league in the Pacific nation.

Coach Kristian Woolf is adamant the Test should be played while co-captain and Tonga legend Jason Taumalolo is still playing.

The 32-year-old changed the face of international rugby league when he committed his international future fully to Tonga in the leadup to the 2017 World Cup.

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Adam Cook leaves Canberra Raiders for Leigh Leopards, signing a three-year Super League contract.

LeagueNews.co

Canberra Raiders halfback Adam Cook has left the club immediately to sign a three-year contract with a new team.

The 2024 NSW Cup Player of the Year and captain of the Raiders' reserve-grade side, Cook is taking an opportunity overseas by joining the Leigh Leopards in the Super League until the end of 2028.

Cook is versatile, capable of playing in different positions such as the halves, fullback, and centres. He has played in eight NRL matches since his debut in 2020 and was poised for more playing time in 2026 after Jamal Fogarty's departure to the Manly Sea Eagles.

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