Canberra Raiders NRL News

Las Vegas: NRL debut overshadowed by Warriors fans, but Raiders shut down noise with win.

The Canberra Times

Las Vegas: The Warriors fans might've drowned out the Viking horn's international debut, but the Green Machine shut up the "Wahs" in the end.

Allegiant Stadium turned into one of the loudest NRL cauldrons on the planet - capturing and amplifying every cheer.

Las Raiders Vegas player Tyler Manoa got down on one knee to blow the USA-made horn, but it could barely be heard above the "Warriors" chant circling the stadium.

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Playing- and winning- at Allegiant Stadium in front of fans was an incredible experience, rewarding.

Fox League

Wow. What an incredible experience it was to play - and win - at Allegiant Stadium in front of so many footy fans.

It was a cool feeling running out to that crowd and the Viking clap - it fired me up. It was actually more packed than what I thought it was going to be.

It was also so rewarding to see what we worked on in the pre-season come together and to start our 2025 season off on a high.

The atmosphere was incredible. Some of the boys ducked their heads out when we arrived to the stadium to catch a glimpse of the Super League game before us but I went straight into the sheds to listen to my music and get in the zone.

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Warriors players flop in Vegas, while popular SuperCoach Raiders players excel with strong scores.

The Daily Telegraph

Popular SuperCoach player Luke Metcalf was among a host of Warriors to flop in the opening game in Vegas.

And he wasn't alone with the likes of Demitric Vaimauga and Ali Leiataua also struggling.

Meanwhile, almost every popular SuperCoach Raider produced strong scores. Full wrap below.

RAIDERS V WARRIORS

WINNERS

- Savelio Tamale (73) was a controversial pick given Albert Hopoate is due back next week. But those who jumped on, and especially those who started, will be extremely happy given two linebreaks and an incredible 11 tackle busts. Did he do enough to keep the spot ahead of Hopoate or even push out Sebastian Kris?

- Corey Horsburgh...

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