LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
In their debut NRLW season, the Canberra Raiders women's rugby league team has exceeded expectations and made a lasting impact.
Co-captain Simaima Taufa shared a heartwarming story about a Canberra airport worker whose granddaughter was inspired to play rugby league after watching the team on television.
This demonstrates the influence and inspiration the Raiders have had on young aspiring players.
Despite only being established six months ago, the team has a chance to secure a place in the NRLW finals this weekend, a remarkable achievement.
Their success has also provided solace for the men's Raiders team, who recently suffered a narrow loss in the NRL finals.
The chief executive of the club, Don Furner, attributes the team's success to their strong camaraderie and reliance on each other.
Taufa, an experienced NRLW player, took a risk by moving to Canberra and has found it to be a breath of fresh air, pushing herself and the team towards success.