have had a run-in with the senior Newcastle player Beau Scott about his attitude and fitness. On 2 May, Leilua played for Samoa against Tonga in the 2015 Polynesian Cup, playing at centre in Samoa's 18–16 win at Robina Stadium. On 14 May 2015, Leilua executed a clause in his contract, releasing him from the final year of his Newcastle contract, making him a free agent for 2016. On 15 June 2015, Leilua was granted a release from his 2015 contract mid-season, allowing him to join his new team effective immediately. On 17 June 2015, Leilua joined the Canberra Raiders mid-season for the rest of the year. In Round 16, Leilua made his club debut for the Canberra Raiders against the New Zealand Warriors, playing off the interchange bench in the Raiders 30–8 loss at Mount Smart Stadium. Leilua finished off the 2015 NRL season, having played in 19 games, 13 for Newcastle and 6 for Canberra, and scoring 6 tries, all for the Knights. On 13 November 2018, Leilua re-signed with the Raiders on a 3-year contract. 2016 In round 8 against the Wests Tigers, Leilua scored his first two tries for Canberra in their 60–6 win at Canberra Stadium. During the season, Leilua and his wing partner Jordan Rapana became one of the most destructive duos of year, scoring and setting up some fantastic tries and their strong friendship outside the footy field labelling them as "Leipana". In round 26 against the Wests Tigers, Leilua produced the pass of the season by scooping up a loose ball and was able to get an arm free in a tackle with Tigers winger Josh Addo-Carr on him to flick the ball behind his back to Jordan Rapana who finished off to score to the try in the 52–10 win at Leichhardt Oval. On 26 September 2016, Leilua was named the Australia 2016 Four Nations train-on squad but later dropped out due to a hamstring injury. On 28 September 2016, Leilua was named as the Centre of the Year at the 2016 Dally M Awards night, a significant uprise from being in the lows of falling out of favour at the Newcastle Knights at the start of 2015 NRL season. Leilua finished his solid 2016 NRL season with him playing in 25 matches and scoring 11 tries for Canberra. 2017 In round 6 against the Gold Coast Titans, Leilua played his