Canberra Raiders News

Thu, 10th July, 2025, 21:23 AEST
Sharks and Raiders: Swimming Towards Victory's Shore
Sharks and Raiders seek their first NRL win in Round 2 after losses in Round 1.
LeagueNews.co
In Round 2 of the NRL, the Sharks and Raiders are each seeking their first win of the season when they clash on Saturday afternoon.
The Sharks, coming off a narrow defeat to the Eels in Round 1, are optimistic about their chances under coach Tony Herman.
Captain Tiana Penitani Gray is expected to play a crucial role in bolstering the backline, while emerging centre Annessa Biddle poses an additional attacking threat on the right edge.
On the other hand, the Raiders are eager to bounce back from their loss to the Dragons in their opening match.
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Thu, 10th July, 2025, 18:08 AEST
Josh Papalii's son captures hearts of rugby league fans in TV interview
Josh Papalii's son Noah became a star during Origin, touching hearts with a tribute on TV.
The Daily Telegraph
It was the tear-jerking comment that broke a nation's hearts.
Queensland enforcer Josh Papalii's young son Noah became the unexpected star of State of Origin after a touching tribute to his baby brother before three million TV viewers on Wednesday night.
The Maroons prop savoured the ultimate Origin swansong, coming out of retirement to help inspire Queensland's 24-12 defeat of NSW to win the 2025 series decider at Sydney's Accor Stadium.
The 33-year-old later conducted an interview with Channel 9 to reflect on the epic win, but Papalii Jnr stole the show when he was suddenly asked...
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Thu, 10th July, 2025, 17:48 AEST
Potential new home floated for Josh Papalii
Josh Papalii, off-contract with Canberra Raiders, is open to playing for Newcastle Knights next year.
Zero Tackle
Canberra Raiders prop Josh Papalii has admitted he is open to staying in the NRL next year even if it is with a new club, and now it appears the Newcastle Knights could be the club to extend a contract offer.
The veteran prop is off-contract with the Raiders at the end of 2025, and despite being in good enough form to make his return to the State of Origin arena for the decider on Wednesday night, he will not receive a new offer from Ricky Stuart's side.
Papalii was all but seemingly locked into a move to England for 2026 - potentially with St Helens - but then last week in Origin camp that...
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