{"id":49721,"date":"2025-06-23T20:39:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T20:39:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=49721"},"modified":"2025-06-23T20:39:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T20:39:34","slug":"so-sad-i-will-be-leaving-joe-tapine-officially-announces-to-leave-the-canberra-raiders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=49721","title":{"rendered":"So Sad: I will be leaving, Joe Tapine officially announces to leave the Canberra Raiders..\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>**So Sad: Joe Tapine Officially Announces Departure from Canberra Raiders**<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In heartbreaking news for Canberra Raiders fans, star forward Joe Tapine has officially announced his departure from the club. The powerhouse Kiwi international, known for his relentless work rate and explosive playing style, confirmed the news in an emotional statement that has sent shockwaves through the NRL community.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tapine, who joined the Raiders in 2016 from the Newcastle Knights, has been a cornerstone of Canberra\u2019s forward pack for nearly a decade. Over the years, he has built a strong rapport with teammates and earned the respect of fans across the league with his consistency, leadership, and passion for the game.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI want to thank the Raiders family for everything they&#8217;ve done for me and my family,\u201d Tapine said. \u201cThis club gave me the opportunity to grow, not just as a player but as a person. I\u2019ll always carry that with me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Though details of his next destination remain unconfirmed, speculation is already mounting about where he could land next. 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