Canberra Raiders star and fan favourite Jordan Rapana will be playing for the Green Machine until at least the end of 2023 after re-signing with the club.
The news comes on the back of Rapana’s starring role in the Raiders’ 28-16 win over the Warriors on Friday night.
Having enjoyed an on-field renaissance this year following several injury interrupted seasons, Rapana has been in fine form this season.
The 32-year-old winger has scored 12 tries in 21 matches this year and has been a revelation at fullback since the round 19 match against the Eels.
Since debuting for the Raiders in 2014 he has played 153 games for the club, scoring 83 tries.
After a brief stint in Japanese rugby following the 2019 NRL season, the 2017 Dally M Winger of the year and New Zealand international re-joined the Raiders during the 2020 COVID-induced break.
Now signed o a deal that will take his stint at the club to nine seasons, Rapana said he’s enjoying his football and is looking forward to a dule role: performing strongly on-field and mentoring the emerging next generation of Raiders outside backs.
“I love the Raiders and Canberra is my home,” Rapana said.
“I’m really excited about what the team can achieve over the next few seasons and I’m looking forward to being a part of that and helping the younger guys who have stepped up this season take their games to the next level.”
Raiders CEO Don Furner said Rapana’s re-signing keeps the experienced star amongst the club’s ranks.
He said the news was sure to be popular among the squad, members and fans alike.
“Jordan gives everything every time he takes the field and has proven this season what an important part of our squad he is,” Furner said.
“He’s had a wonderful season and has proven that he is among the game’s best finishers. I know he’s also a very popular member of the squad and he’s much loved by the Raiders fanbase.”
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