Banana-drama! Walters wants Flegler in Maroons squad Brisbane warrior prop Tom Flegler hails from a workaholic banana farming family and is a Queensland prop in waiting insists his coach Kevin Walters. AAP · May 18, 2023
Queensland stalwart Josh Papali'i announces retirement from State of Origin Billy Slater's Maroons have been dealt a blow on the eve of the 2023 State of Origin series, with Raiders prop Josh Papali'i standing down from Queensland selection. ABC News · May 18, 2023
Actions, not words, required from under-fire Raiders Struggling Canberra are already looking to save their NRL season, needing a lift across the park to match the undefeated Broncos in Brisbane on Saturday night. AAP · Apr 4, 2023
Papali'i, loaded Canberra forward pack set for Knights Canberra will have star front-rower Josh Papali'i back in the mix when they travel to Newcastle to face the Knights in round four NRL action. AAP · Mar 24, 2023
Pressure on Raiders to cap champion careers with titles Canberra prop Joe Tapine admits the Raiders' premiership window could be closing soon, with some club legends hitting the twilight of their careers. AAP · Feb 28, 2023
Papali'i shrugs off calf concerns before Raiders opener Canberra prop Josh Papali'i has backed himself to beat a calf injury in time to play in the Raiders' NRL season opener against North Queensland. AAP · Feb 27, 2023
NRL star's character reference lashed as brother jailed over 'shocking' attack Josh Papali'i said the alcohol-fuelled assault was "out of character" for brother John, but a magistrate disagreed. The Canberra Times · Feb 20, 2023
Samoa star Junior Paulo overturns suspension on appeal, cleared to play in historic World Cup semi-final against England Samoa's World Cup hopes receive a mighty boost with captain Junior Paulo cleared to play in the nation's first ever semi-final. ABC News · Nov 8, 2022
After the most embarrassing display in Rugby League World Cup history, can Samoa's humiliated all-stars pick up the pieces? The Rugby League World Cup was supposed to be the dawn of a new era for a star-studded Samoa side, but after their disastrous loss to England the island nation has been thrown into chaos. ABC News · Oct 20, 2022
Kangaroos not fussed by RLWC defectors Australia's players claim they remain in the best position to defend their World Cup crown despite a State of Origin-calibre 17 opting to play elsewhere. AAP · Oct 5, 2022
Samoa name six Panthers in World Cup squad Samoa have named a powerful Rugby League World Cup squad which includes six players from NRL defending premiers Penrith. AAP · Sep 27, 2022
How a stint in Canberra saved Parramatta star Junior Paulo's NRL career For Parramatta to exorcise their finals demons and make their first prelim since 2009, Junior Paulo must conquer the club that saved him. ABC News · Sep 13, 2022
NRL finals: Raiders eye Eels ambush as Sharks host Souths on ‘home’ turf Places in the preliminary finals are at stake as the Panthers and Cowboys enjoy a week off The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2022
Mateship driving red-hot Raider props Canberra will look to front-row buddies Joe Tapine and Josh Papalii to lead them to victory against Parramatta on Friday night. AAP · Sep 13, 2022
ABC News · Aug 24, 2022 What Canberra are losing in the departure of grand final duo Josh Hodgson and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad Canberra's glory days already seem so far away and with Josh Hodgson and Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad departing, the door has closed on that era for the Raiders, writes Nick Campton.
AAP · Aug 21, 2022 Tapine 'best forward in NRL': Starling Joseph Tapine has hit the best form of his career and his Canberra teammate Tom Starling believes no forward in the NRL is playing better.
AAP · Aug 17, 2022 Stuart back to work in Raiders' NRL boost His week-long NRL ban over, Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has got straight back to work with the Raiders still an outside chance for finals.
AAP · Aug 3, 2022 Papalii commits to Samoa for World Cup Canberra star Josh Papalii says he has put his hand up to play for Samoa at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup, joining a growing list of big names.
AAP · Jul 15, 2022 Raiders boss blasts Origin rest mandate Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says an RLPA proposal to enforce a mandatory week off for returning State of Origin players isn't the NRL's decision to make.
AAP · Jul 12, 2022 Slater coy as 'biggest occasion' looms Billy Slater has remained unusually coy ahead of Wednesday's State of Origin decider, where the Maroons will go to battle without key player Cameron Munster.
AAP · Jul 11, 2022 Queensland predict Papalii Origin response The effectiveness of Queensland prop Josh Papalii has been questioned in this State of Origin series, but teammates are eager to see his response on Wednesday.
AAP · Jul 4, 2022 Slater shows faith as Qld 'Cowboy-d' Tom Gilbert will be the seventh Cowboy to feature in Queensland's squad this series when he debuts in next week's State of Origin decider in Brisbane.
AAP · Jun 24, 2022 Samoa a chance for Cup glory: Nofoaluma Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma says Samoa can be among the heavyweight teams at the Rugby League World Cup, which begins in October.
AAP · Jun 23, 2022 Papalii happy with Qld Origin cameo role Veteran prop Josh Papalii played just 20 minutes across two stints of Queensland's State of Origin game one win against NSW in Sydney.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 17, 2022 Newcastle Knights warhorse David Klemmer primed to jog Brad Fittler's memory "If that sort of stuff happens and your form warrants selection, those people will pick you."