Jordan Rapana

{{Short description|NZ, Maori & Cook Islands international rugby league footballer}}

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|source = {{cite web|title=Jordan Rapana|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/jordan-rapana/summary.html|publisher=Rugby League Project}}[https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2021-canberra-raiders-wallabies-act-brumbies-rugby-union-jordan-rapana/557a6fe8-d2c6-4d00-9381-af4176d2b2cf EXCLUSIVE: How 'star-studded' Wallabies put gun Raider Jordan Rapana on the road to NRL's bright lights]

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Jordan Rapana (born 15 August 1989) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a Fullback and/or {{rlp|wg}}er for the Hull FC in the Super League. He has played for the New Zealand Māori, New Zealand and the Cook Islands at international level.

He previously played for the Gold Coast Titans NRL club and the Western Force Super Rugby team.

Background

Rapana was born in Wellington, New Zealand, and is of Māori, Cook Island and Italian descent.{{cite web|last=Helmers|first=Caden|date=23 October 2017|title=Rugby League World Cup: New Zealand jersey means the world to Jordan Rapana|url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/rugby-league-world-cup-new-zealand-jersey-means-the-world-to-jordan-rapana-20171018-gz3ni2.html|publisher=Canberra Times|access-date=25 October 2017}} From the Ngāti Toa iwi (Māori tribe), he moved to the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia as a 10-year-old.

He played his junior football for the Tugun Seahawks and attended Palm Beach Currumbin High School before being signed by the Gold Coast Titans.

Playing career

=2008=

In 2008, Rapana played for the Gold Coast Titans' NYC team.[http://rleague.com/players/Jordan-Rapana_1985/Stats/] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130916002322/http://rleague.com/players/Jordan-Rapana_1985/Stats/|date=16 September 2013}} In Round 18 of the 2008 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Gold Coast Titans against the Sydney Roosters.{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/seasons/nrl-2008/round-18/sydney-vs-gold-coast-titans/summary.html|title=NRL 2008 - Round 18|publisher=Rugbyleagueproject.org|access-date=2015-05-08}} At the end of 2008, he was named on the interchange bench in the 2008 NYC Team of the Year.

File:Jordon Rapana 2008.jpg in 2008]]

He also played for the New Zealand Māori rugby league team.

=2009=

In 2009, Rapana left the NRL to serve a two-year Mormon mission in England and Wales. During his time in England he played for Supermarine RFC.{{cite web|last=Walshaw|first=Nick|date=15 September 2016|title=Raiders' Jordan Rapana on his faith and return to NRL football|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/raiders/raiders-jordan-rapana-on-his-faith-and-return-to-nrl-football/news-story/542916377f7b1bf66efefba0cf479651|publisher=Daily Telegraph|access-date=25 October 2017}}

=2011=

In June, Rapana signed a contract with Super Rugby team, Western Force, starting in 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.espnscrum.com/super-rugby-2011/rugby/story/142714.html|title=Force sign cross-code youngster | Live Rugby News|publisher=Espnscrum.com|access-date=2015-05-08}}{{cite web|first=Justin|last=Chadwick|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/force-recruit-nrls-will-tupou-20110817-1iwvt.html|title=Force recruit NRL's Will Tupou|publisher=Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=2015-05-08}} For the 2012 season, he played for the Palmyra Rugby Union Club.

=2013=

In 2013, Rapana moved to Canberra to play for the Queanbeyan Blues in the TTM Canberra Raiders Cup and also to train with the Brumbies in the hope of gaining a contract.{{cite web|first=Chris|last=Wilson|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/anthony-milford-to-halves-as-canberra-raiders-make-massive-changes-20140805-100nu8.html|title=Anthony Milford to halves as Canberra Raiders make massive changes|publisher=Smh.com.au|date=2014-08-05|access-date=2015-05-08}}{{cite web|url=http://www.zerotackle.com/nrl/jordan-rapana-signs-with-the-raiders-10115/|title=Jordan Rapana signs with the Raiders | NRL|publisher=Zerotackle.com|date=2013-06-24|access-date=2015-05-08}} On 24 June, he signed a two-year contract with the Canberra Raiders effective immediately.

File:jordanrapana.jpg in 2013]]

At the end of 2013, he played for the Cook Islands in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.

=2014=

On 7 August, Rapana re-signed with the Raiders on a one-year contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.raiders.com.au/news/2014/08/07/jordan_rapana_re_signs_with_the_raiders_for_2015.html|title=Jordan Rapana Re-Signs with the Raiders for 2015|publisher=Raiders.com.au|access-date=2015-05-08}} In Round 22, he made his debut for them against the Parramatta Eels,{{cite web|url=http://www.raiders.com.au/news/2014/08/08/late_mail_nrl_raiders_v_eels.html|title=Late Mail NRL: Raiders v Eels|publisher=Raiders.com.au|access-date=2015-05-08}} his first NRL game since 2008.

=2015=

On 8 May, Rapana re-signed with Canberra on a two-year contract.{{cite web|url=http://www.raiders.com.au/news/2015/05/08/rapana_re_signs.html|title=Rapana Re-Signs|publisher=Raiders.com.au|access-date=2015-05-08}} On 17 October, he played for the Cook Islands in their Asia-Pacific Qualifier match against Tonga for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

=2016=

In Round 8 against the Wests Tigers, Rapana scored four tries in Canberra's 60–6 win.{{cite web|first=Jon|last=Tuxworth|url=http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-match-report/nrl-jordan-rapana-runs-rampant-as-canberra-raiders-thrash-awful-tigers-20160423-godgiz.html|title=NRL: Jordan Rapana runs rampant as Canberra Raiders thrash awful Tigers|publisher=Smh.com.au|access-date=2016-04-30}} He finished the 2016 season with 23 tries, equal most with Suliasi Vunivalu,{{cite web|url=http://www.nrl.com/stats/tabid/11231/default.aspx|title=NRL Stats - National Rugby League|website=www.nrl.com}} and breaking the Canberra club record{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/rl/teams/canberra/canberra_sc.html#mts|title=Rugby League Tables / Canberra Point Scorers|website=afltables.com}} During the season, Rapana and his centre partner Joseph Leilua became one of the most destructive duos of the year, scoring some fantastic tries and their strong friendship outside the footy field labelling them as "Leipana".{{cite web |url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/the-leipana-bromance-between-jordan-rapana-and-joey-leilua-driving-the-canberra-raiders-finals-charge-20160818-gqvwr0.html |title=The 'Leipana' bromance between Jordan Rapana and Joey Leilua driving the Canberra Raiders' finals charge |publisher=Sydney Morning Herald |date=16 September 2016 |access-date=22 December 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/raiders/getting-to-know-jordan-rapana-and-joey-leilua-the-most-devastating-duo-in-the-nrl/news-story/4085529f6f9edddf1f225dffd1a1f399|title=Raiders jokers keep doing serious damage|first=Nick|last=Walshaw|date=15 September 2016|website=dailytelegraph}} On 4 October, he was rewarded for his big year with Canberra by being selected in the New Zealand Kiwis 24-man squad for the 2016 Four Nations.{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/four-nations/four-nations-new-zealand-kiwis-coach-david-kidwell-names-his-squad-for-end-of-season-uk-tour/news-story/071d098ece166747c24c06befde4aee9|title=Four Nations: New Zealand Kiwis David Kidwell names rookies Jordan Rapana, Joseph Tapine|date=3 October 2016}} On 15 October 2016, he made his international debut for the Kiwis against Australia, playing on the wing in the 26–6 loss at Perth Oval.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2016/oct/15/australia-v-new-zealand-trans-tasman-rugby-league-test-live|title=Australia too good for rusty Kiwis in Perth league Test – as it happened|first=Paul|last=Connolly|date=15 October 2016|via=www.theguardian.com}} In his next match against England, Rapana scored two tries in the 17–16 win at Kirklees Stadium in Huddersfield.{{Cite web|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/four-nations-2016-england-v-new-zealand--live-coverage-score-updates-live-blog/news-story/e5b5132afd3abcdf1d3fb6e0aac3ca85|title=Magic Johnson's new trick seals NZ thriller|first=Dan|last=Walsh|date=29 October 2016|website=Herald Sun}}

File:Jordan Rapana Kiwis.jpg

Rapana played in four matches and scored three tries in the tournament including in the final match against Australia, playing on the wing in the 34–8 loss at Anfield.{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/four-nations-final-australia-hammer-new-zealand-348-20161121-gstkra.html|title=Four Nations final: Australia hammer New Zealand 34-8|first=Steve|last=Mascord|date=20 November 2016|website=The Sydney Morning Herald}}

Rapana was named the Kiwis rookie of the year by the New Zealand Rugby League.{{cite web|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11786293|title=Jesse Bromwich retains Kiwis Player of Year honours|date=20 January 2017|via=www.nzherald.co.nz}}

=2017=

After Canberra's round 1 match against the North Queensland Cowboys, Rapana received a warning from the NRL after he put up both of his middle fingers, gesturing at the officials after teammate Elliot Whitehead was denied a try in Golden Point Extra Time; the Raiders lost 20-16 shortly afterwards at 1300SMILES Stadium.{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/canberra-raiders-jordan-rapana-issued-warning-notice-for-flipping-the-bird-to-referees-20170305-gur0wm.html|title=Canberra Raiders' Jordan Rapana issued warning notice for flipping the bird to referees|first=Michael|last=Chammas|date=5 March 2017|website=The Sydney Morning Herald}}

On 10 March, he signed a two-year extension with Canberra, keeping him in the nation's capital until 2019.{{cite web|first=David|last=Polkinghorne|url=http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-league/canberra-raiders/jordan-rapana-resigns-with-canberra-raiders-until-end-of-2019-nrl-season-20170309-guv1m1.html|title=Jordan Rapana re-signs with Canberra Raiders until end of 2019 NRL Season|publisher=canberratimes.com.au|access-date=2017-03-10}}{{cite web|author=stuff.co.nz|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/90319382/kiwis-wing-jordan-rapana-resigns-with-canberra-raiders-until-end-of-2019|title=Kiwis winger Jordan Rapana re-signs with Canberra Raiders until end of 2019|publisher=stuff.co.nz|access-date=2017-03-11}}

In Round 8 against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, Rapana scored one of the season's best tries by leaping high and somehow getting a hand to a Blake Austin grubber that looked destined to go too deep in the corner during Canberra's 20-18 golden point extra time loss at Canberra Stadium.{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-canberra-raiders-winger-jordan-rapana-shows-hes-worlds-best-against-manly-sea-eagles-20170604-gwk1gk.html|title=NRL: Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana shows he's world's best against Manly Sea Eagles|first=David|last=Polkinghorne|date=4 June 2017|website=The Sydney Morning Herald}}

On 5 May, Rapana played on the wing for New Zealand in the ANZAC Test, a 30–12 loss.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2017/may/05/australia-v-new-zealand-rugby-league-anzac-test-live|title=Australia beat New Zealand in the rugby league Anzac Test – as it happened|first=Paul|last=Connolly|date=5 May 2017|via=www.theguardian.com}} Rapana finished the season as the club's highest try-scorer with 21 tries in 23 matches. On 5 October, he was named in the New Zealand Kiwis 24-man squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2017/10/05/kiwis-world-cup-squad-named/|title=Kiwis World Cup squad named|date=5 October 2017|website=National Rugby League}} Rapana played in 3 matches and scored 2 tries in the Kiwis shock disappointing campaign.

=2018=

Rapana played in 21 matches and scored 10 tries for the Raiders in 2018. On 1 October, he was selected in the Kiwis' 23-man squad for their tour of England and the test match against Australia.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/10/01/five-debutants-in-new-zealand-kiwis-squad/|title=Five debutants join returning stars in Kiwis squad|date=1 October 2018|website=National Rugby League}}

In the second match in the Baskerville Shield against England, Rapana suffered a dislocated shoulder during the 20–14 loss at Anfield.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/11/05/tommy-makinson-hat-trick-seals-england-series-win-over-new-zealand-kiwis/|title=Makinson hat-trick seals England series win over Kiwis|date=4 November 2018|website=National Rugby League}} The injury was expected to sideline him for at least six months. The Raiders sought a salary cap exemption of up to $350,000, possible where a player suffers a long-term injury while on rep duty.{{Cite web|url=https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/raiders/canberra-flyer-jordan-rapana-out-for-six-months-with-shoulder-injury/news-story/4dc9edc7b0633ea0ed35a2d5d4eb5e0d|title=Canberra flyer Jordan Rapana out for six months with shoulder injury|date=12 November 2018|website=NewsComAu}}

=2019=

Rapana made a return for Canberra two months earlier than expected, slotting back into his wing spot in round 2 against the Melbourne Storm.{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/jordan-rapana-confident-raiders-leipana-have-blown-out-the-rust-20190323-p516ve.html|title=Jordan Rapana confident Raiders' Leipana have blown out the rust|first=David|last=Polkinghorne|date=23 March 2019|website=The Sydney Morning Herald}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2019-jordan-rapana-recovery-stunned-raiders-teammates/news-story/60f0da53aeb5a7fcd0878e68c9e60583|title=NRL 2019: Jordan Rapana, Canberra Raiders; Winger's miracle recovery|date=20 March 2019}} In Round 4 against the North Queensland Cowboys, he played his 100th NRL career match and scored two tries in the 30–12 win at 1300SMILES Stadium.{{Cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/rapana-brings-up-the-century-in-style-as-raiders-hold-off-cowboys-20190403-p51aih.html|title=Rapana brings up the century in style as Raiders hold off Cowboys|first=David|last=Polkinghorne|date=6 April 2019|website=The Sydney Morning Herald}}

Rapana made 21 appearances for Canberra as the club reached their first grand final in 25 years, playing on the wing as Canberra were defeated 14-8 by the Sydney Roosters at ANZ Stadium.{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-grand-final-player-ratings-roosters-and-raiders-hits-and-misses-20191006-p52y53.html/|title=NRL grand final player ratings: Roosters and Raiders hits and misses|website=SMH}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/49950757/|title=Sydney Roosters beat Canberra Raiders to win NRL Grand Final|website=BBC}}{{cite web|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/grand-final-ricky-stuart-reaction-canberra-raiders-six-again-jack-wighton/ae39b639-d375-4608-89a6-af6285c3d635/|title=How Ricky Stuart reacted to grand final 'six-again' refereeing shocker|website=WWOS}}

In October 2019, Rapana announced that he had signed a one-year deal to join Japanese rugby union team the Panasonic Wild Knights. On 30 October, the NRL announced that Rapana would not be allowed to return to Canberra during the 2020 season. However, that decision was overturned when he returned to the Raiders in May 2020 following the suspension of the Japanese rugby season due to COVID-19.{{cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com//au/league/news/jordan-rapana-nrl-2019-canberra-raiders-rugby-union-panasonic-wild-knights/1c7ifg2zz7aii167apc98xsg3v/|title=Where is the harm in allowing Jordan Rapana to return to the NRL for Canberra Raiders in 2020?|website=Sporting News}}{{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/hodgson-questions-nrl-block-on-rapana-s-return-after-rugby-stint-20191030-p535p9.html/|title=Hodgson questions nrl block on rapana's return after rugby stint|website=SMH|date=30 October 2019}}

=2020=

Rapana played 19 games for Canberra in the 2020 NRL season and scored only two tries. He played in all three of Canberra's finals matches including the preliminary final loss to Melbourne.{{cite web|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/ricky-stuart-storms-out-of-canberra-raiders-press-conference-after-one-question/edab3d4d-0eeb-4960-acc0-89d06797f8e0/|title=Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart storms out of press conference after one question|website=wwos.nine.com.au}}

=2021=

In round 1 of the 2021 NRL season, he scored two tries in a 30-12 victory over Wests Tigers.{{cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-14/sharks-win-messy-clash-with-dragons-raiders-beat-tigers-nrl/13245750/|title=Cronulla Sharks win scrappy clash with Dragons; Canberra Raiders beat Wests Tigers with dominant second half|newspaper=ABC News|date=14 March 2021}} He also scored two tries in round 7 against North Queensland.{{cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-24/nrl-cowboys-beat-raiders-bulldogs-defeat-sharks/100084696/|title=Cowboys beat Raiders 26-24 for third straight NRL win, Bulldogs defeat Sharks 18-12 for maiden victory|newspaper=ABC News|date=24 April 2021}} In round 8 against South Sydney, he scored two tries and kicked two goals in a 34-20 loss.{{cite news|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-29/nrl-south-sydney-rabbitohs-beat-canberra-raiders/100101334/|title=South Sydney Rabbitohs claim seventh straight NRL win with 34-20 triumph over Canberra Raiders|newspaper=ABC News|date=29 April 2021}}

Rapana played 22 games for Canberra in 2021 and scored 12 tries in total. Canberra would finish the season in 10th place and missed out on the finals.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2021-canberra-raiders-vs-sydney-roosters-live-blog-live-stream-supercoach-scores-videos-jack-wighton-james-tedesco/news-story/745b280dcc746da257fecd8fda231afd/|title=Roosters' 'Mr Fix It' stuns with hat-trick, Sloppy Raiders' final fade out ends season: 3 Big Hits|website=www.foxsports.com.au|date=2 September 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2021-roosters-v-canberra-adam-keighran-stars-as-raiders-season-ends-with-shocking-defeat/news-story/f9ef95652ed66e97e4e047245f11da7b/|title=Tough conversations coming for senior Canberra stars as interest grows in Parramatta young gun Dylan Brown|website=www.theaustralian.com.au}}

On 27 September, Rapana was arrested by Queensland Police after failing a roadside breath test, recording a blood alcohol limit of 0.098. He was handed a $500 fine and suspended from driving for three months at Maroochydore Magistrates Court.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2021-jordan-rapana-drink-driving-charges-fine-court-suspension-canberra-raiders/news-story/14de05e9b3c2fa6c9b780f644d56abe4/|title=Raiders star expecting 'huge' sanction from NRL after pleading guilty to drink driving|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}

=2022=

File:Jordan Rapana New Zealand.jpg

In round 18 of the 2022 NRL season, Rapana was sent to the sin bin for a dangerous high tackle during Canberra's 20-16 upset victory over Melbourne.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-melbourne-storm-vs-canberra-raiders-live-stream-live-blog-supercoach-scores-videos-updates-cameron-munster-jack-wighton/news-story/b53d7f6b51325f9a9970125150c2c3a4/|title=Papenhuyzen's season looks over as Raiders keep theirs alive thanks to rookie - 3 Big Hits|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}

Rapana played a total of 21 games for Canberra in 2022 as the club finished 8th on the table and qualified for the finals. Rapana played in both finals matches as Canberra were eliminated in the second week by Parramatta.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-live-parramatta-eels-vs-canberra-raiders-teams-live-scores-brad-arthur-vs-ricky-stuart-highlights-live-stream-joseph-tapine-mitchell-moses-concussion/news-story/ab4febda34065392fcd3071590abc0ec/|title=Eels send ruthless title message, bury finals ‘ghosts’ in Raiders no-show: 3 Big Hits|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}

In October Rapana was named in the New Zealand squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup.[https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/rugby-league-world-cup-2021-squad-lists/ Full list of every squad at the Rugby League World Cup 2021]

=2023=

In round 1, Rapana was placed on report for a shoulder charge on North Queensland's Scott Drinkwater. He was later suspended for three games over the incident.{{cite web|url=https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2023/03/05/judiciary-jordan-rapana/|title=Judiciary: Jordan Rapana|website=www.raiders.com.au}}

In round 6, Rapana scored two tries for Canberra in an upset 20-14 victory over Brisbane. In the second half of the match, Rapana was taken from the field after his head collided with Martin Taupau's knee which caused Rapana to bleed heavily.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-04-08/nrl-panthers-sea-eagles-broncos-raiders/102200900/|title=Brisbane Broncos' unbeaten NRL run ends in 20-14 loss to Canberra as Penrith thrashes Manly 44-12|website=www.abc.net.au}}

In round 10, Rapana scored two tries for Canberra in a 34-30 victory over Canterbury.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-05/nrl-magic-round-bulldogs-raiders-manly-broncos-live-scores/102290992/|title=Magic Round begins with Brisbane Broncos beating Manly 32-6, Canberra Raiders downing Canterbury Bulldogs 34-30|website=www.abc.net.au}}

Rapana played a total of 21 matches for Canberra in the 2023 NRL season and scored eleven tries as the club finished 8th on the table and qualified for the finals.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2023-canberra-raiders-season-review-jack-wighton-ricky-stuart-jarrod-croker-finals-knights-game-jamal-fogarty/news-story/4befaf00c9ae2de911aed34c6d80c77f/|title=Ricky turned losing a club legend into a winning season. Now for his biggest challenge - Brutal Review|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}

=2024=

In round 13 of the 2024 NRL season, Rapana kicked two field goals including the winner in golden point extra-time as Canberra defeated the Dolphins 26-25.{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2024-talking-points-from-round-13-analysis-state-of-origin-latest-news-eels-defeat-sharks-mitch-moses-canterbury-bulldogs-jordan-rapana-raiders-golden-point-win-north-queensland-cowboys-dragons-defeat-panthers/news-story/552af99d480186ea1bdd325d03ddf0b6?recommendedCount=0/|title=Ugly truth Sharks can’t run from; how brutal schedule could shape finals race: NRL Talking Pts|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}

In round 21, Rapana scored two tries in Canberra's 32-12 victory over South Sydney. In round 26, Rapana suffered a fractured cheekbone in Canberra's upset victory over the Sydney Roosters. Rapana was later ruled out for the rest of the 2024 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-28/nrl-live-updates-round-21-sunday-panthers-raiders-dragons/104152518/|title=Alex Johnston's quest to break the all-time tryscoring record is up in the air after suspected Achilles injury|website=www.abc.net.au}} On 30 August it was announced that Rapana had signed a two-year deal with Super League side Hull F.C.{{Cite web |last=Shaw |first=Matthew |date=2024-08-30 |title=Hull FC land Jordan Rapana after marquee hijack of Leeds Rhinos move |url=https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/hull-fc-land-jordan-rapana-9518919 |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=Hull Live |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Polkinghorne |first=David |date=2024-08-30 |title=Raiders star accepts deal to join England club |url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8748026/jordan-rapana-leaves-canberra-raiders-for-hull-fc/ |access-date=2024-08-30 |website=The Canberra Times |language=en-AU}}

=2025=

In round 1 of the 2025 Super League season, Rapana made his club debut for Hull F.C. in their upset victory over Catalans Dragons.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/articles/c20p9z9lvg7o/|title=Two tries for Cust as new-look Hull FC beat Catalans|website=www.bbc.co.uk}}

Statistics

class="wikitable"

!Year

!Team

!Games

!Tries

!Goals

!FGs

!Pts

2008

|{{leagueicon|Gold Coast Titans|16}} Gold Coast Titans

|20

2014

| rowspan="11" |{{leagueicon|Canberra|16}} Canberra Raiders

2015

|19

|28

2016

|27

|23

|92

2017

|23

|21

|84

2018

|21

|10

|40

2019

|21

|28

2020

|19

2021

|22

|12

|66

2022

|21

|38

2023

|19

|10

|40

2024

|18

|19

|64

2025

|{{Leagueicon|hull|12}} Hull FC

|Totals

|225

|111

|35

|516

*denotes season still competing

References

External links

[https://web.archive.org/web/20191014100413/https://www.raiders.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/canberra-raiders/jordan-rapana/ Canberra Raiders profile]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20171201033248/http://www.raiders.com.au/team/profiles/jordan-rapana.html Raiders profile]
[http://www.nrl.com/telstrapremiership/playerstats/playerprofile/tabid/10898/clubid/2/playerid/687/seasonid/44/default.aspx NRL profile]
[http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2008/07/09/13438_gold-coast-titans.html Rapana, Walker answer Titans' SOS call]
[http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,23991717-23214,00.html Rapana to answer Titans' prayers]
[http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2008/07/11/13544_gold-coast-titans.html Rapana becomes youngest Titan]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20080706110042/http://www.rleague.com/db/player/r/rapana_jordan/index.php RLeague.com profile]
[http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/nrl/story/0,27074,24305141-14823,00.html Titans flyer leaves on a mission]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20120320141738/http://www.rugbywa.com.au/Team/EmiratesWesternForce/PlayerProfile/tabid/894/playerid/43/Default.aspx Western Force Profile]
[http://www.rlwc2017.com/players?team=377#Jordan-Rapana 2017 RLWC profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201044423/http://www.rlwc2017.com/players?team=377#Jordan-Rapana |date=1 December 2017 }}