Canberra Raiders News

Sat, 7th June, 2025, 9:14 AEST
Bears resurrected: Mal's magic playbook from Raiders
Mal Meninga, new Perth Bears coach, aims to replicate Raiders' early success for NRL's 18th team.
LeagueNews.co
New Perth Bears coach Mal Meninga aims to leverage his experiences from the Canberra Raiders' early years to establish the NRL's 18th team by 2027.
According to nrl.com.au, the Raiders, alongside the Illawarra Steelers, were the first expansion teams to join the premiership from outside Sydney in 1982.
Meninga, a rugby league Immortal and three-time premiership-winning captain, played a crucial role in transforming the Raiders into a formidable force.
Reflecting on his past, Meninga highlighted that the Raiders' initial achievements would serve as a guiding model for the Bears.
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Sat, 7th June, 2025, 7:12 AEST
'It's Papa here': Raiders star's surprise text message ahead of record-breaking game
Josh Papali'i unexpectedly reached out for a story, showcasing his humble nature and friendly demeanor.
The Canberra Times
At first, I thought one of Josh Papali'i's Raiders teammates must've stolen his phone when the text came out of the blue.
"Hey Polk, it's Papa here mate would love to do a story."
When "Papa" wants to chat, you pick up the phone - given he's not one to pump up his own tyres.
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Fri, 6th June, 2025, 21:44 AEST
Papalii's Raiders' end: A future in the scrum
Josh Papalii plans to retire in 2025, yet seeks to extend his career amid team youth focus.
LeagueNews.co
Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii has revealed that he anticipates 2025 to be his final year with the club, although he is interested in extending his playing career beyond that.
Reports from zerotackle.com indicate that Papalii opted to extend his contract through 2025, yet his role within the team has been decreasing, as he has frequently come off the bench.
At 33 years old, he is on the verge of becoming the most capped player in Raiders' history, but the team's focus has shifted towards integrating younger talent.
The current forward pack at Canberra is led by players like Joseph Tapine and Corey Horsburgh, as the Raiders have climbed to second place in the NRL, despite facing a challenging schedule without a bye.
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