Canberra Raiders News

Auckland witnessed tragedy as Ata Mariota was injured in his Test debut, requiring medical attention.

The Canberra Times

There were awful scenes in Auckland as Samoan Canberra Raiders forward Ata Mariota was carted off in a neck brace in his Test debut at the Pacific Championships.

New Zealand defeated Toa Samoa 24-18 in a thrilling and physical Pacific Championships clash that went right down to the wire, however Mariota's night ended prematurely when a tackle attempt went terribly wrong in the second half.

A lengthy delay followed Mariota's first tackle in the game. It left the 23-year-old motionless on the turf and requiring immediate medical attention.

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Danny Levi is uncontracted and seeking a new team for the 2026 season overseas.

LeagueNews.co

Former Canberra Raiders hooker Danny Levi, who is uncontracted, is preparing to join a new team for the 2026 season. After being part of the Raiders for three seasons, his tenure ended with the team's farewell to six players at the close of the 2025 NRL season.

The 29-year-old has played 28 matches in Canberra but found himself sidelined recently, as Tom Starling and rookie Owen Pattie were favored in the hooker position. As a result, Levi has been unable to secure a consistent role in the team.

With his rugby league career still ongoing, Levi is looking to take his talents overseas. He has been connected to a move to the Super League for over a year and is now poised to make a return, having previously played for the Huddersfield Giants in 30 matches back in 2022.

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Raiders' Joe Tapine faces friend Josh Papali'i in exciting New Zealand vs. Samoa match.

The Canberra Times

It's a mouth-watering clash that should get any rugby league fan out of their seats, let alone if they cheer for the Green Machine.

On Sunday afternoon, Raiders skipper Joe Tapine is set to line up against his friend and fellow Canberra forward, Josh Papali'i, when New Zealand host Samoa in a highly-anticipated Pacific Championships showdown in Auckland.

It'll be the first time the pair have faced off in an international match, and fireworks are expected.

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