Canberra Raiders NRL News

Raiders can lead the competition by defeating Knights, despite Hudson Young's absence.

Fox League

The Raiders will get the chance to go to the top of the ladder when they take on the Knights at McDonald Jones Stadium.

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With the Bulldogs losing to the Panthers last night, the Raiders only need to defeat the Knights to become the new competition leaders.

But they'll have to do so without NSW Origin star Hudson Young, who will be rested due to an ongoing groin concern.

Canberra will be chasing six straight wins, a run that started all the way back in Round 11 when they beat the Titans.

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Josh Papali'i is nearing an England deal, signaling the end of his impressive NRL career.

The Daily Telegraph

Raiders legend Josh Papali'i is closing in on a deal in England that will pull down the curtain on his incredible NRL career.

In what could prove to be an extraordinary dose of motivation for the second-placed Raiders premiership pursuit, one of their greatest-ever players is eyeing a switch to the UK despite receiving interest from rival NRL clubs.

The decision to pursue a contract in England is based on Papalii being unwilling to remain in the NRL and be made to play against his beloved Raiders.

The development has emerged amid reports from the UK that Papali'i is in negotiations with...

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The Dolphins reject Sam Burgess' interest in Kodi Nikorima while pursuing George Williams from Warrington.

The Daily Telegraph

The Dolphins have slammed the door shut on Sam Burgess' pursuit of reborn five-eighth Kodi Nikorima amid Redcliffe's chase for English halfback George Williams.

On the back of snaring Broncos star Selwyn Cobbo, the Dolphins have made moves to bring former Canberra playmaker Williams back to the NRL next year.

Super League club Warrington is open to releasing Williams to the Dolphins - but want something in return.

There has been talk of a ludicrous $400,000 transfer fee for Williams or for the Dolphins to swap Nikorima, who Wolves coach Burgess has a high opinion of.

But that won't be...

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