Canberra Raiders News

Mon, 21st July, 2025, 13:44 AEST
Raiders ponder twist in Papalii's path
The Raiders are reconsidering Josh Papalii's future, as he wishes to extend his contract.
LeagueNews.co
The Canberra Raiders are considering a surprising reversal regarding prop Josh Papalii's future.
Currently off-contract until the end of 2025, Papalii was expected to depart the Raiders but has expressed interest in extending his career into 2026.
This interest comes as the Raiders look to focus on developing younger talent, with their forward pack anticipated to be led next season by Joseph Tapine, Corey Horsburgh, and Morgan Smithies.
However, recent developments suggest that Papalii may not be leaving after all.
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Mon, 21st July, 2025, 13:37 AEST
Warriors put stake in Brisbane heartland with academy
The Warriors plan to establish a training academy in Logan, nurturing future rugby league talent.
The Canberra Times
The greatest rugby league players to lace a boot have come out of Logan and now the Warriors are in prime position to snare the next crop.
The fourth-placed Warriors will establish a training academy and community program in the city in Brisbane's south to offer an elite training and identification program and assist young people connect with sport and find career paths outside of footy.
Cameron Smith, Lote Tuqiri, Corey Parker, Brad Meyers, Josh Papalii and Jaydn Su'A are just a taste of the elite stars to have been produced by the Logan Brothers junior powerhouse club alone.
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Mon, 21st July, 2025, 13:27 AEST
Raiders open to stunning contract backflip
The Raiders are reconsidering Josh Papalii's contract extension for 2026, exploring new options.
Zero Tackle
The Canberra Raiders are reportedly weighing up a sensational backflip over the future of prop Josh Papalii.
Off-contract at the end of 2025, Papalii had been resigned to leaving the Raiders, but wanted to continue his career into 2026.
But now Papalii might remain in the nation's capital, with Channel 9s Danny Weidler reporting the prop's management asked Raiders officials if there was any chance of a new contract recently.
The Raiders didn't deny the request, but are yet to make an offer for Papalii either.
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