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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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."

AAP

Samoan stars back to play under Parish

Three Samoan stars who signed a petition for coach Matt Parish to be sacked as coach will play under the mentor in the Pacific Test.

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