Canberra Raiders News

Devoted NRL fan travels to Las Vegas with Viking helmet and giant Lebanese drum for game.

The Sydney Morning Herald

Plane tickets. Check. Viking helmet. Check. Giant Lebanese Drum, hopefully squeezed into a suitcase. Check.

One of the NRL's most dedicated fans, Simon Tayoun - also known as the Canberra Raiders' drummer - flew to Las Vegas this week after learning local authorities had given him their blessing to watch the game with his giant drum and Viking costume inside Allegiant Stadium.

While Raiders players Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies tried to bang each other with an inflatable baseball bat during a hotel skirmish, Tayoun will be doing his best to beat his precious drum, sure to make the players and travelling Green Machine fans feel...

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Xavier Savage proposed to Tahliah Simbolon while in Las Vegas, surprising her with the proposal.

The Canberra Times

Las Vegas: Xavier Savage had been trying to find the perfect time to propose.

He eventually figured he'd never be back to Las Vegas - so why not get down on one knee and pop the big question to now fiancee Tahliah Simbolon.

He was nervous, but he managed to keep it a secret from his bride-to-be.

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Xavier Savage proposed in Las Vegas but won't have a last-minute wedding, focusing on rugby instead.

Canberra Weekly

Xavier Savage has ruled out a last-minute marriage in Las Vegas after surprising his Canberra teammates by proposing in the wedding capital of the world.

The Raiders winger popped the question to girlfriend Taliah Simbolon in front of the famous water fountains at the Bellagio on the weekend, ahead of the NRL's annual fixtures in Sin City.

Savage was "very nervous" juggling the proposal with preparations for the Raiders' clash against the Warriors at Allegiant Stadium.

"I got that out of the way pretty early so I could focus on the footy as well this weekend," said...

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