Canberra Raiders News

Canberra Raiders' Jamal Fogarty faced fear of heights on NRL trip to Grand Canyon West.

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In a report by canberratimes.com.au, it was revealed that Canberra Raiders halfback, Jamal Fogarty, faced his fear of heights head-on during the NRL's promotional trip to Skywalk at the Grand Canyon West.

Despite regularly tackling 120-kilogram behemoths on the field, Fogarty admitted to feeling a bit uneasy with only glass separating him from a 240-metre drop.

However, accompanied by his wife Kahlia, he embraced the adventure by first taking a thrilling helicopter ride over Las Vegas before venturing into the desert to visit this iconic American landmark.

"It was a very cool experience.

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Canberra Raiders face New Zealand Warriors in Las Vegas, expecting record crowd; teams have contrasted past performances.

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The Canberra Raiders are set to kick off their 2025 NRL campaign with a showdown against the New Zealand Warriors at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas this Sunday, with a record crowd expected to be in attendance.

"Just like a well-oiled machine, the Raiders are ready to hit the ground running once again this season.

We've only dropped one round one game since 2019," said Raiders coach, Ricky Stuart.

On the other hand, the Warriors faced difficulties on the road in 2024, managing to secure just four wins out of 13 games played outside of New Zealand.

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Raiders' Xavier Savage considered NFL career as backup plan, proposed in Las Vegas before NRL debut.

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NRL.com.au are reporting

Raiders speedster Xavier Savage has spilled the beans ahead of this weekend's showdown against the Warriors at Allegiant Stadium on how an NFL career was his backup plan if he didn't crack it in the NRL.

Savage, who popped the question to partner Taliah Simbolon in front of the breathtaking Bellagio Hotel and Casino fountains, never imagined he would venture to Las Vegas to play footy.

However, he did toy with the idea of heading to the United States to chase his sporting dreams.

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