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Fri, 22nd May, 2026, 0:30 AEST
'We cried for eight minutes': The sacrifices behind Raiders rookie's emotional NRL debut
Jordan Uta will debut in the NRL after moving from New Zealand, bringing joy and emotion to his family.
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Eleven years after moving from New Zealand to Australia with his family, Jordan Uta will make his highly anticipated NRL debut on Thursday night in what shapes as the first of many first-grade appearances.
Told he would be making his debut on Sunday, his first call was to tell his parents, Michelle and Aveloa, who were immediately overcome with emotion after hearing the incredible news
"It was just overwhelming. We were pretty freaked out," Aveloa told foxsports.com.au ahead of his son's NRL debut against the Dolphins on Thursday night.
"We were just overwhelmed, just really a lot of emotion and we cried for about eight minutes.
"Our phones have been flooding with messages and you hear from people that you haven't heard from in ten years."
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Thu, 21st May, 2026, 23:44 AEST
Ricky Stuart declares he has 'never been so confused' in stunning 108-second press conference
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart praised his team and fans after a 30-22 loss, subtly critiquing officiating during the match.
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Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has delivered a post-match sermon that last less than two minutes following the Raiders' 30-22 loss to the Dolphins in the nation's capital on Thursday.
Stuart did not take questions from media who had waited patiently for well over an hour to hear from him following the Raiders' seventh loss of the season.
The veteran coach began his press conference by pledging the Canberra club's support for recently retired Rabbitoh Jai Arrow, who this week bravely revealed he was battling motor neurone disease.
He then thanked the Raiders' fans for facing the chilly weather in 'a tough time slot, Thursday night', before praising his 'very brave, courageous football team' and declaring the Dolphins the better side on the night.
What came next was a veiled swipe at the way the match was officiated and Stuart may have had a point, with referee Todd Smith appearing to have forgotten his whistle at times.
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Thu, 21st May, 2026, 20:40 AEST
LIVE NRL: Bizarre Raiders try you have to see to believe
The Dolphins aim for a historic fourth straight win against the Raiders, missing several key Origin players.
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The Dolphins will be shooting for four-straight wins for the first time in club history but have to do it without a host of Origin stars when they travel to Canberra to take on the Raiders.
Raiders team: 1. Kaeo Weekes 17. Jed Stuart 2. Savelio Tamale 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Xavier Savage 6. Daine Laurie 7. Ethan Sanders 8. Corey Horsburgh 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Ata Mariota 12. Zac Hosking 13. Jayden Brailey 14. Owen Pattie 15. Jordan Uta 16. Morgan Smithies 18. Chevy Stewart 19. Jake Clydsdale
Dolphins team: 1. Trai Fuller 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Jack Bostock 18. Brian Pouniu 5. Tevita Naufahu 6. Brad Schneider 7. Isaiya Katoa 8. Felise Kaufusi 9. Jeremy Marshall-King 10. Francis Molo 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kulikefu Finefeuiaki 13. Morgan Knowles 14. Kurt Donoghoe 15. Ray Stone 16. Tom Gilbert 17. Oryn Keeley 19. Lewis Symonds 20. John Fineanganofo
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'We cried for eight minutes': The sacrifices behind Raiders rookie's emotional NRL debut

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