Canberra Raiders News

Tue, 18th August, 2026, 16:36 AEST
Josh Papali'i Reflects on Retirement and Legacy with Canberra Raiders
Josh Papali'i retires from the Raiders, unveiling a mural of his iconic try, reflecting on an emotional farewell after 12 years.
LeagueNews.co
An emotional Josh Papali'i has decided to retire from the Canberra Raiders, marking the end of his time as a one-club player.
As Canberra prepares for their last home match against Brisbane on Friday, a mural depicting Papali'i's iconic try from the 2019 preliminary final, which secured the Raiders a long-awaited grand final spot, was unveiled at GIO Stadium on Monday.
The artwork reveal deepened Papali'i's emotional state as he struggled to hold back tears.
At 34, he shared that leaving the club where he began his NRL journey in 2011 was a difficult choice, especially after a challenging 2026 season filled with injuries that affected his performance.
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Tue, 18th August, 2026, 16:18 AEST
Papa's House a sellout? Ricky reveals Raiders team for legend's last homestand
Time is running out for Papa's mullet competition and tickets for Josh Papali'i's final home game.
The Canberra Times
Not only is time running out to enter Papa's mullet competition, but tickets are running out as well.
There were fewer than 3000 tickets left on Tuesday for Canberra Raiders legend Josh Papali'i's final home game - the Brisbane Broncos grudge match at "Papa's House" on Friday.
The best mullets in the capital will have their chance to honour Papali'i's flowing locks, which have been business at the front and party at the back for a number of years, in a competition that will be judged at half-time.
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has named the 340-game veteran to start in the front row for the first time since round five.
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Tue, 18th August, 2026, 16:05 AEST
Doueihi to have surgery in latest Tigers blow
Wests Tigers' Adam Doueihi will undergo shoulder surgery, ending his season amid the team's struggles and recent losses.
Zero Tackle
Wests Tigers half Adam Doueihi's season is over, with the club confirming he will go in for an operation on his shoulder.
Doueihi has been a constant in the headlines in recent weeks, walking out on the club ahead of their game against the Canberra Raiders, before returning to the starting side the following week.
His return to the starting side did nothing though, with the joint-venture continuing to lose in recent weeks.
Their loss to the St George Illawarra Dragons on the weekend - their second against the likely wooden spooners in the last month and a half - means they have now slumped to 12 losses in their last 14 starts.
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