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August 7, 2023

No Papali'i, new 'challenge' for Green Machine
Canberra faces the Warriors without veteran Josh Papali'i due to concussion, but coach Ricky Stuart urges the team to rise to the challenge.
The Canberra Times
Ricky Stuart is urging Canberra to turn the dial up even though they'll be without veteran enforcer Josh Papali'i against a Warriors team buoyed by a red-hot start to the NRL season.
Papali'i suffered a concussion in the Raiders' gripping 29-28 golden-point win against Manly last Saturday and, because of the league's safety protocols, didn't travel to Auckland for Friday night's round two clash.
The most-capped Raider will leave a big hole for the visitors who face the boisterous atmosphere that the Sydney Roosters struggled to overcome in their 42-18 loss to a dominant Warriors a week ago.
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NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg: Round Two Preview
The Raiders teams face the Warriors this weekend, following strong Round 1 performances in their competitions.
Canberra Raiders Club
The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg sides are set to take on the New Zealand Warriors in Round Two of their respective competitions this Friday and Saturday.
Jersey Flegg Cup
The Raiders Jersey Flegg side will head into this Saturday's fixture off the back of a 38-30 win over the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in Round 1.

Scoring seven tries in their opening fixture, the squad showed early they have no issue finding points, with both Sylas Simon and Malachi Smith nabbing two tries in their opening match of the season.
With all focus now on their fixture against the Warriors in Sydney, the Raiders will be searching for their fifth win on the trot over the New Zealand side.
The Warriors are also coming off a strong Round 1 performance, having taken down...
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2026 Raiders NRL School to Work Program: Expressions of Interest Now Open
Year 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can apply for the 2026 NRL School to Work Program.
Canberra Raiders Club
Year 11 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across the Canberra region are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to take part in the 2026 NRL School to Work Program, delivered locally in conjunction with the Canberra Raiders.
What is the NRL School to Work Program?
Operating since 2012, the NRL School to Work Program uses the positive influence of the NRL and its clubs to support and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to complete their senior schooling (HSC, QCE, VCE or equivalent).
Through the program, students can access mentoring, career planning support, leadership opportunities and connections with local employers and training providers, helping them prepare for the transition from school into the workforce or further study.
The initiative is...
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No Papali'i, new 'challenge' for Green Machine

NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg: Round Two Preview

2026 Raiders NRL School to Work Program: Expressions of Interest Now Open

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