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St\u202fHelens have publicly maintained confidence that they\u2019ve secured a two\u2011year deal for Canberra Raiders stalwart Josh\u202fPapali\u2019i, reportedly aimed at covering the 2026\u201327 Super\u202fLeague seasons .<\/p>\n

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Sources suggest the club has held \u201cconstructive talks\u201d with him over several months and are optimistic a contract will be signed .<\/p>\n

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However, Canberra Raiders CEO Don Furner recently broke his silence, revealing that discussions with Papali\u2019i\u2014or his agent\u2014could still resume later in the year, and re\u2011signing the club\u2019s all\u2011time appearance record holder \u201cis not out of the question\u201d .<\/p>\n

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Agent Steve Gillis has been equally clear: no final decision has been made yet. He confirmed ongoing negotiations with the English side and indicated talks with Canberra may yet happen, but stressed it\u2019s \u201cstill too early to forecast how it\u2019s going to unravel\u201d .<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, fresh speculation has emerged suggesting Papali\u2019i might remain in the NRL rather than head to the Super League. He is reportedly open to offers from rival NRL clubs, potentially complicating St\u202fHelens\u2019 plans .<\/p>\n

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In summary: St\u202fHelens expect a deal, but Canberra haven\u2019t given up. Papali\u2019i\u2019s future remains undecided\u2014with options still very much alive in both the UK and Australia.<\/p>\n\n

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  St\u202fHelens have publicly maintained confidence that they\u2019ve secured a two\u2011year deal for Canberra Raiders stalwart Josh\u202fPapali\u2019i, reportedly aimed at covering the 2026\u201327 Super\u202fLeague seasons .   Sources suggest the club has held \u201cconstructive talks\u201d with him over several months and are optimistic a contract will be signed . 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