Canberra Raiders News

Thu, 20th August, 2026, 14:15 AEST
Raiders offer star forward Hudson Young record deal to keep him in Canberra
The Raiders offered Hudson Young $1.1m annually to deter interest from the PNG Chiefs before his contract ends next season.
The Australian
The Raiders have tabled a $1.1m a year contract for Hudson Young - the richest offer in Canberra's 44-year history.
The remarkable offer is Canberra's attempt to thwart increasing interest in Young from the cashed-up PNG Chiefs.
Should Young reject Canberra's bid, the Raiders may give him a small window to negotiate with the Chiefs before November 1.
The Raiders are desperate to retain the NSW and Kangaroos edge forward but know their offer could be dwarfed by PNG.
Young comes off contract at the end of next season.
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Thu, 20th August, 2026, 13:54 AEST
Blues Origin star offered club record deal as PNG Chiefs circle
Canberra offers Hudson Young a record $3.3 million over three years to secure his commitment before the open market opens.
The Sydney Morning Herald
Canberra will table the richest deal in the club's history to back-rower - and PNG chiefs target - Hudson Young.
Sources with knowledge of the situation who are not authorised to speak publicly on Thursday confirmed the Raiders have increased their offer to $3.3 million over three years in the hope Young recommits before he hits the open market on November 1.
Young's manager, Sam Ayoub, is due in the nation's capital in the next 24 hours, and club officials are optimistic they can broker a deal.
Jack Wighton was offered $4 million over four years before he took less money to join South Sydney, but the offer to Young is the richest per season in the club's history.
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Thu, 20th August, 2026, 12:58 AEST
'How he cares': Ricky reveals the side of 'Papa' that makes him proud
Josh Papali'i dedicates his efforts to supporting families and children in need, particularly through his role as an ambassador for charity Win The Day.
The Canberra Times
As he's done throughout his career, Josh Papali'i's doing it for his family.
But it's not just the Canberra Raiders great's own family.
There's dozens, potentially hundreds, who he means more to than simply being a footballer.
"Papa" just loves kids and since he began his NRL journey in 2011 his big heart has had plenty of room to spend time with young fans, especially those who were doing it tough.
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Raiders offer star forward Hudson Young record deal to keep him in Canberra

Blues Origin star offered club record deal as PNG Chiefs circle

'How he cares': Ricky reveals the side of 'Papa' that makes him proud

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