Canberra Raiders NRL News

Jordan Rapana leaves Canberra Raiders for Hull FC in England after 11 seasons.

The Canberra Times

He had a one-year offer to stay with the Canberra Raiders, but veteran winger Jordan Rapana is off to England instead.

He's taken up a two-year deal to join Hull FC in the English Super League, which will end his 11 seasons with the Green Machine.

Rapana's become a mainstay in the Raiders line-up since joining the club in 2014, mostly playing on the wing, but he's also injected his infectious energy at fullback this season.

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Hopoate's fitness for Raiders vs Roosters game will be decided on Friday by coach Stuart.

The Canberra Times

Friday is looming as Albert Hopoate's D-day.

That's when Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart expected to know whether his winger would be fit for their crunch clash against the Sydney Roosters.

Hopoate was seen limping out of Canberra Stadium following the Raiders' gutsy 22-18 victory over the Penrith Panthers last Saturday.

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Canberra stadium costs will be cut for "premium economy" option to stay under $1 billion.

The Canberra Times

Canberrans have been warned to expect a "premium economy" stadium after Chief Minister Andrew Barr pledged to cut high-end finishes and venue luxuries to bring project costs under $1 billion.

Canberrans have been warned to expect a "premium economy" stadium after Chief Minister Andrew Barr pledged to cut high-end finishes and venue luxuries to bring project costs under $1 billion.

Mr Barr moved to quell fears of a major budget blowout after a government-commissioned analysis revealed a new stadium at Bruce would cost between $1.339 billion and $1.869 billion, while a Civic project would cost between $2.127 billion and $2.890 billion.

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