Canberra Raiders News

Jason Taumalolo's Tongan rugby league team visits Tonga for Pacific Championships ahead of Samoa match.

The Canberra Times

Jason Taumalolo and the Tongan rugby league team will prepare for the Pacific Championships with an inspirational visit to Tonga for the first time in six years.

As the nation ramps up 150-year celebrations of the constitution, the Kristian Woolf-coached side will be in Tonga from October 14-18 before flying to Brisbane to prepare for the blockbuster clash at Suncorp Stadium against Samoa on October 26.  

The last time the Tongan side visited their homeland in 2019 was a momentous occasion after the team had beaten Great Britain and Australia in an historic double in New Zealand.

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Tim Gavel, iconic sports commentator, announces retirement after 36 years, receiving community well-wishes.

The Canberra Times

Canberra's most iconic sports commentary voice is hanging up the microphone.

After 36 years commentating Canberra Raiders and ACT Brumbies games, Tim Gavel revealed he had told the ABC this would be his last year calling sport.

Gavel dropped the news on social media, which led to a wave of well-wishes from the Canberra community, highlighting his legacy.

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Billy Walters now supports Brisbane's defensive system, aiming for a team-focused win against Canberra.

The Canberra Times

Billy Walters has embraced the new Brisbane defensive system he was once sceptical about as he prepares to play Canberra in the best form of his career.

The versatile 31-year-old's punishing defence while playing five-eighth against Melbourne in the 30-14 win last week clearly inspired his teammates.

That team effort was the blueprint Walters said the Broncos must adopt in the away qualifying final clash with the Raiders on Sunday.

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