The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders defeated the North Queensland Cowboys 50-30, marking a successful season finale for both Josh Papalii and debutants.
The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders have finished their season on a high against the North Queensland Cowboys 50-30 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
Being Josh Papalii's last ever NRL game and two debutants included in their round 27 team, the Raiders were looking for a win to round off their 2026 season.
Reuben Cotter was sent to the sin bin after the kick-off due to high contact on Josh Papalii in the first tackle of the game.
Xavier Savage came through to clutch the first points of the match after he grubbered for himself to ground the ball confidently in the corner.
On debut, Raider #413 Coby Black slotted the conversion to give the Raiders a six-point lead.
In quick succession, Matty Nicholson broke through the Cowboys' defence to make some metres and...