Canberra Raiders NRL News

Rugby league legend Sam Backo, 64, remembered for his unique contributions and character.

Wide World of Sports

Rugby league great Sam Backo has been remembered as a "one-of-a-kind footballer" and "larger-than-life character" after his death at 64.

The ARL Commission confirmed on Sunday that Backo, who had been facing major health problems in recent months, had died.

Backo, an outstanding front-rower, played 116 games with the Raiders and 20 for the Broncos from 1983-1990, as well as 18 matches with Leeds in the UK between his stints with Canberra and Brisbane.

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WIN Stadium closed due to conditions; Dragons capitalized early, but Raiders fought back.

League Unlimited

Conditions forced the hill to be closed at WIN Stadium and with winds gusting over 50 km/h the wind favoured the hosts big time and they capitalised of mounting pressure just after the ten minute mark when Mat Feagai crossed through some soft defence. The conversion was good.

Despite having all the ball and territory against them, the Raiders closed the gap when the Dragons failed to take advantage of the wind at their backs and Matt Timoko sliced through for an easy try. Jamal Fogarty needed some assistance to keep the ball on the tee but the wind pushed it away.

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The Dragons upset the Raiders 18-12, ending their nine-game winning streak in tough conditions.

Wide World of Sports

The Dragons have secured a stunning 18-12 upset victory over the Raiders in wet and wild conditions at WIN Stadium on Saturday evening.

The result ends a nine-game winning streak for the top-of-the-table Raiders after their second half was rocked by unforced errors.

Canberra centre Matthew Timoko starred with a first-half double - his second double in as many weeks - but the effort was inadequate after the visitors were held scoreless in the second 40.

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