Canberra Raiders News

Thu, 27th February, 2025, 11:59 AEDT
Xavier Savage's NFL dreams in the fast lane
Raiders' Xavier Savage considered NFL career as backup plan, proposed in Las Vegas before NRL debut.
LeagueNews.co
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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Thu, 27th February, 2025, 11:52 AEDT
'We weren't too happy about it': Fogarty opens up on Vegas brawl distraction
Fogarty admits brawl distraction, focusing on game against New Zealand Warriors, awaiting NRL investigation.
The Canberra Times
Las Vegas: Jamal Fogarty admits the late-night brawl was a distraction when it first broke, but the Canberra Raiders halfback says they've put it behind them and the focus is squarely on the New Zealand Warriors.
Fogarty said it was "perfect" that Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies had owned their mistake - a drunken wrestle in the hotel lift after a night out.
The NRL integrity unit is investigating the incident, which happened on the Raiders' first night in Las Vegas, but there won't be any sanctions until they return home from the game at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.
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Thu, 27th February, 2025, 11:00 AEDT
'It's out of this world': Allegiant Stadium will put Canberra Stadium to shame
Canberra teams struggle without new stadium, envy Las Vegas's modern fan entertainment options.
The Canberra Times
Las Vegas: The lack of a new stadium is going to make life difficult for Canberra teams to entertain modern fans - especially after one of them experiences the razzle-dazzle at a $3 billion stadium.
Canberra Raiders chief executive Don Furner said Las Vegas's Allegiant Stadium would enable them to do things like a flashy lights show that's simply commonplace in venues like Sin City.
That's simply not possible for their usual home games in the capital.
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