Canberra Raiders NRL News

Sam Walker returns from knee injury in NSW Cup, after recovering from a torn ACL injury.

The Daily Telegraph

Sydney Roosters star halfback Sam Walker will make his long-awaited comeback from a major knee injury by returning in the NSW Cup on Sunday.

The 22-year-old has made a full recovery from a devastating torn ACL suffered nine months ago while playing against the Raiders in round 26 last season.

The outstanding talent has increased his training loads over the past three months to the point of which he has been back training with the NRL squad since last month.

With the Roosters enjoying a bye round this weekend, a return via reserve grade is an opportune time for Walker to regain his timing...

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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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