The forward will depart the club.
Canberra Raiders release forward, effective immediately
Canberra Raiders legend Mal Meninga backs Josh Papalii's World Cup call
"Go where your heart is." With those five words Australia coach Mal Meninga gave Josh Papalii his blessing to play for Samoa at the upcoming World Cup.
It was a similar sentiment for NSW Blues Jarome Luai and Brian To'o, who are set to join Papalii in blue and white in England at the end of the year.
Meninga traditionally felt State of Origin should be a stepping stone to the Kangaroos, but he's softened his stance to "move with the times" and rugby league's changing demographic.
Raiders set to land young gun’s signature as another departs
Xavier Savage is reportedly set to sign a two-year contract extension with the Canberra Raiders which will keep him in the nation's capital until at least the end of the 2025 NRL season.
The good news for the green machine comes alongside a blow, with English-born forward and three-gamer Harry Rushton reportedly to depart the club immediately on personal grounds.
The 20-year-old joined the Raiders ahead of the 2022 season and has impressed in limited opportunities, with more likely on the radar for 2023 had he remained at the club.
