{"id":64910,"date":"2026-02-17T19:46:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=64910"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:46:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:46:04","slug":"breaking-news-joseph-tapine-has-declared-that-the-raiders-vs-cronulla-sutherland-sharks-game-on-saturday-will-be-his-last-ever-game-i-hope-we-win-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=64910","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING NEWS: Joseph Tapine has declared that the Raiders vs. Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks game on Saturday will be his last ever game.&#8221;I hope we win it&#8221;."},"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>BREAKING NEWS: Joseph Tapine has announced that Saturday\u2019s clash between the Canberra Raiders and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks will be the final game of his career.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The powerful forward confirmed the emotional decision earlier today, revealing that he will hang up the boots following the highly anticipated showdown. Tapine, who has been a cornerstone of the Raiders\u2019 forward pack for years, said the moment felt right to step away from the game he loves.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis will be my last ever game,\u201d Tapine said. \u201cI\u2019ve given everything I have to this club, my teammates, and the fans. I hope we win it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Since debuting in the NRL, Tapine has built a reputation as one of the competition\u2019s toughest and most consistent enforcers. His leadership, work rate, and passion have made him a fan favorite in Canberra and a respected figure across the league.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Saturday\u2019s match now carries even greater significance, as teammates and supporters rally behind the veteran star for one final performance. 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