Canberra Raiders captain Joseph Tapine has become the subject of a wave of online speculation surrounding his family after claims began circulating on social media about an alleged DNA test involving his son, Zeke.
The unverified reports have attracted significant attention from rugby league supporters, with some posts suggesting that the Raiders forward was left emotional after allegedly receiving unexpected DNA-test results.
However, there is currently no credible evidence confirming that Joseph Tapine underwent such a DNA test or that he made any announcement accusing his wife of infidelity. No such announcement could be verified through reliable news reports or official Raiders sources.
What is publicly confirmed is that Tapine and his wife, Kirsten, have children named Ilua and Zeke. The Canberra Raiders themselves recently referred to Tapine appearing with his family and specifically named his children Ilua and Zeke.
Tapine remains an important figure for Canberra, serving as the club’s captain and playing in the forward pack. The Raiders’ official profile lists him as a prop.
