Canberra Raiders NRL News

The Raiders are reconsidering Josh Papalii's contract extension for 2026, exploring new options.

Zero Tackle

The Canberra Raiders are reportedly weighing up a sensational backflip over the future of prop Josh Papalii.

Off-contract at the end of 2025, Papalii had been resigned to leaving the Raiders, but wanted to continue his career into 2026.

But now Papalii might remain in the nation's capital, with Channel 9s Danny Weidler reporting the prop's management asked Raiders officials if there was any chance of a new contract recently.

The Raiders didn't deny the request, but are yet to make an offer for Papalii either.

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Canberra Raiders aim for minor premiership, with Brad Fittler predicting their unlikely success.

The Canberra Times

The stars are aligning as the Canberra Raiders look to end a 35-year wait for a minor premiership with rugby league legend Brad Fittler tipping them as a team to beat as they chase one of the most unlikely stories in NRL history.

An eight-minute blitz orchestrated by the Raiders' baby brigade saw Canberra pile 40 points on the Parramatta Eels and keep them at the top of the NRL ladder after 20 rounds. Now with just seven rounds to play, the club is on the cusp of an achievement few - scratch that, virtually nobody - could have predicted.

Melbourne's shock loss to the Manly Sea Eagles has left the third-placed Storm four points adrift of the ladder-leading Raiders, with the Canterbury...

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Corey Harawira-Naera faces health concerns before potential return to football after seizure.

Zero Tackle

After Canberra Raiders enforcer Corey Harawira-Naera suffered a frightening on-field seizure in 2023, many believed his career to be over.

However, despite being diagnosed with a heart condition that led to the requirement of an implanted defibrillator being inserted into his chest, the 30-year-old looks set to make his return to footy.

The Raiders, however, are less convinced.

It has been reported that Canberra are not willing to risk Harawira-Naera's health following the traumatic seizure that forced him out of the game.

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