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The Dragons prepare for their opener against the Raiders, featuring NRLW debuts for Tapsell and Tauaneai.
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George Illawarra Dragons' preparations for their season opener against the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium.
Head Coach Nathan Cross has made updates to the squad in anticipation of the match.
Notably, front-rowers Pia Tapsell and Trinity Tauaneai are set to make their NRLW debuts, with Tapsell starting in the lineup and Tauaneai on the bench.
Zac Hosking yearns for a grand final, reflecting on success with Penrith and Canberra's top position.
Zac Hosking is finding it hard not to dream of achieving what he missed out on at Penrith - playing in a grand final.
The back-rower is part of a Canberra side who were top of the table prior to Canterbury's clash with Brisbane on Friday night.
It's a familiar place on the ladder for Hosking from his time at Penrith, when the Panthers led the 2023 competition for much of the year, before claiming a minor-major premiership double.
Josh Papalii may continue in the NRL next year despite expected Super League move; options may arise.
Canberra Raiders and newly recalled Queensland Maroons State of Origin prop Josh Papalii has confirmed he could yet look to play on in the NRL next year.
The prop has previously been thought of as a shoo-in to wind up in the English Super League next year, with the Canberra Raiders all but confirmed not to be renewing his contract.
But some excellent form, the Raiders sitting on top of the ladder and a recall to the Queensland State of Origin side could now see the prop receive offers from around the NRL, and he told News Corp that he is yet to give up on the idea of playing on in the NRL...