Canberra Raiders NRL News

Thu, 18th May, 2023, 13:51 AEST
'Josh will go down as one of Origin's greatest players': Papalii makes shock Origin announcement
News.com.au
Josh Papalii is the second Canberra Raiders star to announce his State of Origin retirement after informing Queensland coach Billy Slater he has decided to call time on his glittering Maroons career.
The 31-year-old wrecking ball has been a mainstay of the Queensland team, playing 23 matches for his state since making his debut for them in 2013.
Papalii started all three games in the 2022 series but wants to hand the reins over to the next generation of Queensland stars as they look to defend last year's series win.
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Thu, 18th May, 2023, 13:21 AEST
Josh Papalii retires from Origin days out from game one
The Canberra Times
Queensland veteran Josh Papalii has announced his immediate retirement from State of Origin football, less than two weeks before the 2023 series opener.
Papalii's call means coach Billy Slater must look anew at a bunch of other potential Queensland front-rowers ahead of the title defence, which begins at Adelaide Oval on May 31.
Canberra prop Papalii has been a Maroons stalwart, playing 23 Origin matches, more than any other active player, since his debut in 2013.
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Thu, 18th May, 2023, 13:14 AEST
'Warrior of the Origin arena': Papali'i announces shock retirement
The Sydney Morning Herald
Queensland veteran Josh Papali'i has followed Raiders teammate Jack Wighton's lead and retired from State of Origin.
Papali'i, 31, told Queensland coach Billy Slater of his decision this week, only days before the teams are picked for the first match in Adelaide.
A 23-game cornerstone of the Maroons pack, Papali'i was considered a walk-up starter for Slater's opening team on the back of the Raiders' five-game winning run.
I've loved every minute of my time playing for Queensland and representing the state and I have memories from my time in maroon I will never forget,...
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