Canberra Raiders News

The Canberra Raiders re-signed Josh Papalii through 2026, strengthening their premiership ambitions.

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The Canberra Raiders have recently made a significant decision regarding their forward pack, signaling their intent to compete for the premiership with a crucial re-signing.

As reported by The Sydney Morning Herald, they have secured Maroons prop Josh Papalii through the 2026 season.

There had been considerable speculation about the 33-year-old possibly exiting both the nation's capital and the NRL after this season. However, a recent change in sentiment resulted in his contract extension with the Raiders.

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The Canberra Raiders re-signed Josh Papalii, reinforcing their "win now" strategy for 2026.

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The Canberra Raiders have made a key decision on what their forward pack will look like moving forward, indicating they're in a "win now" window with a key re-signing.

According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the Raiders have locked in Maroons prop Josh Papalii for the 2026 season.

The deal, which will see him don the lime green jersey for at least one more year, was a strategic one by Raiders coach Ricky Stuart.

It is clear that Stuart believes his side is in a premiership-contending window and that the experience and leadership Papalii brings will be a key contributor to their success.

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Sandon Smith is in high demand, with Knights and Cowboys competing for his transfer.

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Sandon Smith has emerged as a prominent figure in the 2025 transfer market, attracting attention from various NRL clubs. The Sydney Roosters halfback is in high demand, with multiple teams vying for his services.

Although recent reports indicated that the Canberra Raiders have withdrawn their interest in Smith, the North Queensland Cowboys and Newcastle Knights remain in fierce competition for his signature.

As the battle intensifies, the Knights appear to be taking significant steps to secure Smith's commitment. According to the Newcastle Herald, club officials recently dined with Smith, discussing a potential transfer to the Hunter Valley.

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