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Sam Backo, Raiders and Maroons legend, passed away at 64 after battling meliodosis.

Zero Tackle

An icon for the Canberra Raiders and Queensland Maroons, Sam Backo has tragically passed away at the age of 64 after a three-month battle with tropical soil disease meliodosis.

Admitted to Cairns Hospital in April, Backo passed away on Sunday, surrounded by his family and friends.

A seven-time representative for Queensland, Backo is remembered for his tenure at the Canberra Raiders, in which he played 114 matches for the club before making the move to the Brisbane Broncos, where he would play a further 20 games.

He also made six appearances for Australia in 1988 and 1989 and was named in the Rest of the World team in 1988.

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Sam Backo, beloved Raiders and Origin player, dies at 64 after battling illness.

Canberra Daily

Canberra Raiders and Queensland State of Origin legend Sam Backo has been hailed as wonderful player and loveable teammate, after his death at age 64.

One of the heroes of the Maroons' domination of Origin in the late 1980s, Backo died surrounded by family in his home town of Cairns on Sunday.

The former Canberra (115 games) and Brisbane forward had been battling a melioidosis infection in recent months, and suffered a heart attack two years ago.

Backo played seven Origins for the Maroons between 1988 and 1990, but his impact was immense.

The front-rower became the first front-rower to be named man of the match in two straight Origins, as Queensland romped to a 3-0 sweep...

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Knights defeated Raiders 18-0, scoring three tries in the second half to secure victory.

LeagueNews.co

The nib Newcastle Knights secured a solid victory against the Canberra Raiders, winning 18-0 on Sunday at McDonald Jones Stadium.

After a tough first half, the Knights dominated the second half, scoring three unanswered tries.

This win solidifies the Knights' position in the top three of the competition standings following a challenging but exciting Magic Round in Newcastle.

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