JORDAN Rapana and his NRL club Canberra are in talks to extend the star winger's contract. The 30-year old was a fan-favourite at the Green Machine and was a part of the 2019 grand final side that lost to the Roosters, though he left for Panasonic Wild Knights shortly after.Â, However, the Japanese rugby season never started due to the coronavirus pandemic, clearing the way for Rapana to come back to the 13-man code.Â, MORE: League confirms updated waiver for anti-vax crowd. "I’ve played a lot of footy with Rapa and been pretty good mates with him for a long time so it’s good to see him back. He had been off contract at the end of this season with an option in the club's favour for 2022. Rapana, who scored 23 tries in a year where Raiders fell a win short of making the grand final, wants to stay at the club past the end of his contract after next season. The Canberra winger has been reluctant to discuss his future beyond this year, preferring to keep his … "Wherever you put Rapa he's that kind of player that can just play with anyone on the inside of him," he said. But even without Leilua in the side anymore, Stuart held no fears over Rapana's impact once play resumes in four weeks' time. Last time they met: Bulldogs v Raiders - Round 12, 2019. A year after a deal with Japanese Rugby threatened to end his time with Canberra, Jordan Rapana has signed a new one-year NRL contract with the club. Jordan Rapana signs one-year contract extension at Canberra Raiders. Following on from coach Ricky Stuart confirming Jordan Rapana's return to Canberra, the club have officially announced the short-term deal. Rapana scored 68 tries for the club across six seasons, and represented New Zealand 11 times at Test level, before departing after last year’s grand final loss to the Roosters. A year after a deal with Japanese Rugby threatened to end his time with Canberra, Jordan Rapana has signed a new one-year NRL contract with the club. The off-contract Rapana, who is reportedly on around $500,000 at the moment, turned down an offer from Canberra earlier in the season and the Raiders have since doled out cash to other players. The 30-year-old will link once more with his old teammates when they return to Raiders HQ on Monday for biosecurity briefings. The 31-year-old has agreed to terms with the Raiders for 2021, saying he has unfinished business. Canberra Raiders look to open contract talks with Jordan Rapana The Canberra Raiders will open talks to keep Jordan Rapana in lime green for an eighth season. After a five year exile due to a Mormon mission and a brief and regrettable flirtation with rugby union, Jordan Rapana returned to the bright lights of the NRL in 2014 and earned himself a contract extension after impressing at fullback. Jordan Rapana has re-signed for a year with the Canberra Raiders. "We’re thrilled to be able to have Jordan join us for the remainder of the 2020 season" Furner said. ADVERTISEMENT The 31-year-old has agreed to terms with the Raiders for 2021, saying he has unfinished business. Canberra star Jordan Rapana is deep in negotiations to make a shock cross-code switch to rugby union in Japan. Re: Canberra Raiders open Jordan Rapana contract talks ahead of his injury return Post by Billy Walker » June 15, 2019, 8:47 am Roger Kenworthy wrote: ↑ June 15, 2019, 5:35 am Jordan Rapana gave Raiders fans welcome contract news after the grand final, but his no-show at the club’s fan day has code-hop rumours swirling again. A year after a deal with Japanese rugby threatened to end his time with Canberra, Jordan Rapana has signed a new one-year NRL contract with the club. Raiders' versatility under pressure an asset going forward, Croker says Canberra beaten but far from broken, Stuart refuses questions but lauds brave Raiders, VB Hard Earned: James built for the tough stuff, You have skipped the navigation, tab for page content. There were even early reports suggesting Rapana was eyeing a move to the Tigers to join Leilua. The Japanese rugby union Top League team announced it had signed Rapana on its website on Monday. Raiders CEO Don Furner spoke about the New Zealand international's return to the club. 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Rapana's exit in October was followed by that of fellow right-side attacking partner Joey Leilua, who signed with Michael Maguire's Wests Tigers back in January. He shifted to Canberra the following season with a view to earning a contract with the Brumbies, but was ultimately spotted and signed by the Raiders in 2014. The powerhouse former NZ Test winger, back in the NRL after a brief flirtation with rugby union, signed only a one-year contract for 2021. The Canberra Raiders will begin contract negotiations with Jordan Rapana. A year after a deal with Japanese Rugby threatened to end his time with Canberra, Jordan Rapana has signed a new one-year NRL contract with the club. Veteran winger Jordan Rapana … ", "He’s a popular member of the playing group and it will be great to have his character around the dressing room.". Jordan Rapana of Canberra Raiders player profile including contract information, NRL news, stats and rumours. He has spoken openly of his desire to return to the NRL both leading into his departure for Japan and since returning to the ACT earlier this year. Jordan Rapana gave Raiders fans welcome contract news after … Canberra winger Jordan Rapana was a no-show at the Raiders’ post-NRL grand final fan day following their heartbreaking loss to the Sydney Roosters. The Warriors have pulled off a coup by signing exciting … Kiwi international Jordan Rapana will rejoin Canberra’s top squad on Monday for the rest of the 2020 season. Commenting on reports over the weekend Rapana was set to reunite with the Raiders, club skipper Jarrod Croker took a stab at his failed rugby union stint, before saying it is a relief to have him back. In Round 18 of the 2008 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Titans against the Sydney Roosters. Picture: NRL Photos Rapana's off-contract at the end of the season, but … At the end of 2008, he was named on the interchange bench in the 2008 NYC Team of the Year. The coronavirus pandemic that has shut down rugby league for the past six weeks has resulted in the Raiders grand final winger returning home from Japanese rugby union, where he had signed for the Panasonic Wild Knights under former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans. The 31-year-old has agreed to terms with the Raiders for 2021, saying he has unfinished business. “He’s one of those blokes that every team would love to have, he is a character and a bit of a dag. Jordan Rapana is off-contract at the Canberra Raiders. Following on from coach Ricky Stuart confirming Jordan Rapana's return to Canberra, the club have officially announced the short-term deal. In 2008, Rapana played for the Gold Coast Titans' NYC team. After playing zero games in rugby, it was a good little stint by him," Croker told 2GB's Continuous Call Team. The pair shared a sixth sense with the Steeden in hand, providing Stuart's side with plenty of highlights over recent years. Joseph Leilua (born 12 December 1991) is a Samoa international rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Wests Tigers in the NRL.. Leilua previously played for the Sydney Roosters, Newcastle Knights and the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League.He played for the City Origin team in 2012, and played as a winger earlier in his career. Jordan Rapana says a potential cross-code, cross-continent move to the Panasonic Wild Knights remains an "option" as the Raiders prepare for Friday night's preliminary final … NRL.com understands Rapana fielded interest from Sydney-based rivals as well but has always made a Canberra comeback his first preference. "He's a skillful player and if he's got someone on the inside of him that can feed him the ball it'll be pretty good.". Rapana inks two-year NRL deal with Raiders Canberra winger Jordan Rapana has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him with the club until at least the end of 2019. Canberra’s grand final winger Jordan Rapana has confirmed an off-season switch to rugby union, but remains hopeful of returning to the NRL in season 2020. The 31-year-old has agreed to terms with the Raiders for 2021, saying he has unfinished business. NRL 2021: Ricky Stuart roasts Jordan Rapana, Captain’s Challenge, Raiders vs Titans, Round 4; West Coast captain Luke Shui’s injury brought a big victory to Port Adelaide; How cheap can Super Fee be?How new changes affect the amount you pay; Roar that the wanderer drew one-on-one Jordan Rapana to Margie McDonald on NRL.com It’s not the first time a player has wanted to stay in Canberra but has been pushed out by the salary cap. Jordan Rapana missing at Raiders fan day ... but reveals where he will be playing in 2020. "We know what quality he brings to the side and he adds another dimension of depth in our outside backs. Nearly 100 NRL players are still without contracts for the 2020 season, including established stars like Canberra’s Jordan Rapana, Brisbane’s James Segeyaro and Cronulla’s Kurt Capewell. Canberra are yet to make an official announcement, but NRL.com understands a short-term deal for the remainder of this year’s competition is being finalised. Picture: Karleen Minney. Raiders chief executive Don Furner said they wanted to keep him in the capital beyond 2020. He is getting married in November and then heading to Ota, near Tokyo. Kiwi international Jordan Rapana will rejoin Canberra’s top squad on Monday for the rest of the 2020 season. Off-contract at the end of the season, Rapana has been heavily linked with a lucrative move to Japanese rugby under former Wallabies coach Robbie Deans. Enjoy.Music: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p7ZsBPK656s But he plays his footy so well and he has been such a big part of the club for a fair while now so it is great for us. 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