Canberra Raiders News

Josh Papalii shone in his milestone game, scoring two tries and a conversion for the Raiders.

Wide World of Sports

Josh Papalii made sure his milestone game for the Raiders was one to remember, scoring two tries and kicking the first conversion of his career on Sunday afternoon.

The veteran front-rower, who surpassed Jason Croker's record with 319 games, sent the GIO Stadium crowd into raptures with a late double against South Sydney.

With the game on the line and Canberra leading by two converted tries, Papalii put the icing on the cake when he strolled over from close range to score in the 69th minute.

See more...

Josh Papalii scored twice, becoming Canberra's most-capped player, leading the Raiders to a 36-12 victory.

Canberra Weekly

Josh Papalii scored a fairytale double as he became the most-capped player in Canberra history and lifted the Raiders to a gritty come-from-behind win over South Sydney.

Chants of "Papa" rang through GIO Stadium after the Raiders legend's two late tries, before Papalii converted his second himself to put the icing on a 36-12 victory and send the Raiders to the top of the NRL ladder on Sunday.

Despite the veteran's late show, it was young five-eighth Ethan Strange who was responsible for turning the day around for the home side, after two early Rabbitohs tries for Keaon...

See more...