Canberra have bid a heartfelt farewell to winger Jordan Rapana, who is set to continue his career overseas with Hull FC in the Super League ([postcourier.com.pg][1]). The 35‑year‑old and Cook Islands international leaves the Raiders after 11 seasons, scoring an impressive 106 tries across 214 appearances. Rapana described his time in Canberra as his “home” and expressed deep gratitude for the club’s supporters, recounting how the iconic “Viking clap” always sent “tingles down the back”—a tradition he says he’ll miss the most ([postcourier.com.pg][1]).
His final season concluded on a bittersweet note, as he fractured his cheekbone during the penultimate game. Despite this injury, Rapana said he felt it was “fitting” to finish his journey as he had lived it: giving everything on the field . Coach Ricky Stuart and the Raiders organization have praised Rapana’s unwavering commitment, describing him as the “ultimate competitor” and someone who “always bled green” ([postcourier.com.pg][1]).
Rapana’s departure marks the end of a defining era for Canberra’s backline. As he embarks on his next chapter in the UK, the Raiders now face the challenge of replenishing their roster and preserving the fierce spirit and passion Rapana embodied. Fans across the capital join in extending their best wishes to a true club legend as he heads overseas.
