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Raiders add Josiah for the 2027 season

As the Canberra Raiders look to rebuild their forward pack to an extent with the departure of Josh Papalii, one step they have taken is the signing of Josiah Pahlulu. Pahlulu, who debuted in 2024 with the Gold Coast Titans…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:02 AM
Raiders add Josiah for the 2027 season
Key Things to Know
  • The Canberra Raiders have signed forward Josiah Pahlulu for the 2027 NRL season.
  • The signing is a permanent deal aimed at rebuilding the Raiders' forward pack following Josh Papalii's departure.
  • Pahlulu has made 24 career NRL appearances across spells with the Gold Coast Titans and Melbourne Storm.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Canberra Raiders have announced the signing of forward Josiah Pahlulu ahead of the 2027 NRL season. The move comes as the Raiders look to rebuild their forward pack following the departure of Josh Papalii.

Pahlulu made his NRL debut in 2024 with the Gold Coast Titans, where he earned rookie of the year honors, and has recorded 24 appearances across his time with the Titans and the Melbourne Storm. Raiders recruitment manager Chris Hutchison praised the 22-year-old prop as an explosive, mobile talent.

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