{"id":64938,"date":"2026-02-21T20:48:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T20:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=64938"},"modified":"2026-02-21T20:55:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T20:55:20","slug":"congratulations-canberra-raiders-captain-prop-joseph-tapine-and-his-wife-kirsten-welcome-twins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=64938","title":{"rendered":"CONGRATULATIONS: Canberra Raiders Captain\/Prop Joseph Tapine and His Wife Kirsten Welcome Twins"},"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>CONGRATULATIONS: Canberra Raiders Captain\/Prop Joseph Tapine and His Wife Kirsten Welcome Twins<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Heartfelt congratulations to Joseph Tapine, captain and prop of the Canberra Raiders, and his wife Kirsten on the joyful arrival of their newborn twins.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The exciting news has brought smiles across the Raiders community and the wider NRL family, with teammates, fans, and fellow players sharing warm wishes for the growing Tapine family. Known for his leadership, strength, and passion on the field, Tapine now embraces an even more special role at home \u2014 proud father of twins.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tapine has been a cornerstone of the Raiders\u2019 forward pack, earning respect for his powerful performances and inspirational captaincy. Off the field, he is equally admired for his dedication to family and community, making this milestone even more meaningful.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The birth of the twins marks a beautiful new chapter for Joseph and Kirsten, filled with double the joy and double the love. As the Raiders prepare for the season ahead, there\u2019s no doubt the skipper will be drawing extra motivation from his newest supporters at home.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Wishing the Tapine family health, happiness, and countless cherished moments together.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"font-size: 0px; height: 0px; line-height: 0px; margin: 0; padding: 0; clear: both;\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CONGRATULATIONS: Canberra Raiders Captain\/Prop Joseph Tapine and His Wife Kirsten Welcome Twins &nbsp; Heartfelt congratulations to Joseph Tapine, captain and prop of the Canberra Raiders, and his wife Kirsten on the joyful arrival of their newborn twins. &nbsp; The exciting news has brought smiles across the Raiders community and the wider NRL family, with teammates, 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