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Ricky Stuart reveals news about Josh Papalii and wife with brilliant gesture for Raiders hero….<\/p>\n

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Canberra coach Ricky Stuart announced that Josh Papali\u2019i\u2019s wife, Sepa, gave birth to a baby boy\u2014named Jeremiah\u2014on the afternoon of June 27, 2025, just hours before the Raiders\u2019 match against the Knights .<\/p>\n

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Recognising the significance of the moment and Sepa\u2019s sacrifice\u2014especially so soon after giving birth\u2014Stuart had Papali\u2019i join the post-game press conference, sitting alongside him and teammate Joe Tapine .<\/p>\n

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> \u201cThe reason I bought Paps along today, an unbelievable sacrifice from Sepa Papalii \u2026 she wanted Josh to go away and play.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The gesture came after Papali\u2019i became the most-capped player in Raiders\u2019 history last week. Canberra went on to beat Newcastle 22\u201118, moving to the top of the NRL ladder .<\/p>\n

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> \u201cPretty excited \u2026 Can\u2019t wait to go back and check on the wife and hold my new son.\u201d<\/p>\n

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He also revealed a playful pact: his wife said, \u201cmake sure we come home with the two points and she\u2019ll deliver the baby\u201d\u2014and they achieved both .<\/p>\n

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Family first Sepa\u2019s decision to support Josh even right after childbirth shows real dedication and teamwork, and Stuart\u2019s gesture amplified that.<\/p>\n

On-field milestone Papali\u2019i\u2019s appearance at the presser underscored his record-breaking Raider legacy.<\/p>\n

Human moment amid sport It was a reminder that behind every athlete is a family\u2014and sometimes, a coach who cares just as much off the field.<\/p>\n

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In short: Ricky Stuart honoured Papali\u2019i and his new son’s arrival by inviting him on stage, recognizing not only a milestone career moment but also the loving sacrifice of Sepa Papali\u2019i. It was one of those feel-good moments that transcended sport.<\/p>\n

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Let me know if you\u2019d like deeper insight on Papali\u2019i\u2019s Raiders career, speech from Sepa\u2019s perspective, or anything else!<\/p>\n\n

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