Canberra Raiders News

Josh Papalii will become the Raiders' games record-holder, embodying the club's culture, says Mal Meninga.

Canberra Weekly

Soon-to-be club games record-holder Josh Papalii is the "epitome" of the Canberra Raiders culture, according to rugby league legend Mal Meninga.

The man of the hour will make his 319th appearance with the Raiders this Sunday, surpassing Jason Croker's 318 matches, a record that has stood since Croker's last game in 2006.

The club celebrated Papalii's special milestone with a luncheon at the Royal Golf Club Canberra in Yarralumla on Monday 2 June.

"He epitomises the Raiders culture and DNA. He's such a humble guy, but he's such a presence around the club, such a...

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Canberra Raiders face Rabbitohs in a historic sell-out; Papali'i sets record, aiming for fourth straight win.

The Canberra Times

There's a perfect storm brewing for the Canberra Raiders at this weekend's clash against the South Sydney Rabbitohs with another historic sell-out on the cards.

Josh Papali'i will become the most-capped Canberra player in history, long-time former Raider Jack Wighton is tipped to return from injury for the Rabbitohs, and the Green Machine are aiming to post their fourth-straight win before the bye week and a well-deserved break.

With an early Sunday afternoon kick-off, the stars are aligning for another bumper crowd at Canberra Stadium and tickets are selling like hotcakes.

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Corey Horsburgh aims to impress Queensland's selectors after strong performances with Canberra Raiders ahead of game two.

Canberra Weekly

Corey Horsburgh is ready to answer Queensland's call and his last fortnight's work for the high-flying Canberra Raiders proves he has the Origin traits and habits Billy Slater demands. 

Maroons coach Slater conceded Horsburgh was stiff to miss out on selection for the opening game of the series where Queensland were manhandled by NSW in a 18-6 defeat in Brisbane. 

Needing to save the series, Slater is preparing to name his team for game two in Perth on June 18.

Horsburgh will be out to make an impression in his final audition on Sunday when the Raiders host South...

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