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The Advertiser
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Raiders lose star winger for up to three months
Canberra have suffered a mega blow with winger Savelio Tamale in a race to play again before finals after dislocating his kneecap. Tamale failed to finish the Raiders' win over South Sydney on Sunday, before scans confirmed he would miss a minimum of 10 to 12 weeks with the injury. The Raiders flyer is scheduled to see a specialist who will determine an exact return path, but either way it looms as a devastating blow to both Tamale and club. Tamale's power and strike on the left wing has played a part in Canberra's rise to second on the ladder, with three byes still to come before the end of the season. The 20-year-old was a serious contender for rookie of the year, providing great yardage and busting tackles at will in 2025. After playing one game for St George Illawarra at the end of last season, the former rugby union talent had also been close to the buy of the year across the NRL. Even a best-case 10-week return for Tamale would have him back on the field just a few rounds out from the finals, while any longer could leave his season in doubt. Fellow winger Albert Hopoate was also ruled out for the year in March with a ruptured ACL. Coach Ricky Stuart's son Jed is every chance to debut in place of Tamale, having loomed as the next option in Canberra's extended squads this year. Michael Asomua is the other uncapped option in reserve grade, unless the Raiders opt for an entire backline reshuffle with Tamale out. Canberra have their first bye this week before taking on Wests Tigers next Friday night at Campbelltown. Canberra have suffered a mega blow with winger Savelio Tamale in a race to play again before finals after dislocating his kneecap. Tamale failed to finish the Raiders' win over South Sydney on Sunday, before scans confirmed he would miss a minimum of 10 to 12 weeks with the injury. The Raiders flyer is scheduled to see a specialist who will determine an exact return path, but either way it looms as a devastating blow to both Tamale and club. Tamale's power and strike on the left wing has played a part in Canberra's rise to second on the ladder, with three byes still to come before the end of the season. The 20-year-old was a serious contender for rookie of the year, providing great yardage and busting tackles at will in 2025. After playing one game for St George Illawarra at the end of last season, the former rugby union talent had also been close to the buy of the year across the NRL. Even a best-case 10-week return for Tamale would have him back on the field just a few rounds out from the finals, while any longer could leave his season in doubt. Fellow winger Albert Hopoate was also ruled out for the year in March with a ruptured ACL. Coach Ricky Stuart's son Jed is every chance to debut in place of Tamale, having loomed as the next option in Canberra's extended squads this year. Michael Asomua is the other uncapped option in reserve grade, unless the Raiders opt for an entire backline reshuffle with Tamale out. Canberra have their first bye this week before taking on Wests Tigers next Friday night at Campbelltown. Canberra have suffered a mega blow with winger Savelio Tamale in a race to play again before finals after dislocating his kneecap. Tamale failed to finish the Raiders' win over South Sydney on Sunday, before scans confirmed he would miss a minimum of 10 to 12 weeks with the injury. The Raiders flyer is scheduled to see a specialist who will determine an exact return path, but either way it looms as a devastating blow to both Tamale and club. Tamale's power and strike on the left wing has played a part in Canberra's rise to second on the ladder, with three byes still to come before the end of the season. The 20-year-old was a serious contender for rookie of the year, providing great yardage and busting tackles at will in 2025. After playing one game for St George Illawarra at the end of last season, the former rugby union talent had also been close to the buy of the year across the NRL. Even a best-case 10-week return for Tamale would have him back on the field just a few rounds out from the finals, while any longer could leave his season in doubt. Fellow winger Albert Hopoate was also ruled out for the year in March with a ruptured ACL. Coach Ricky Stuart's son Jed is every chance to debut in place of Tamale, having loomed as the next option in Canberra's extended squads this year. Michael Asomua is the other uncapped option in reserve grade, unless the Raiders opt for an entire backline reshuffle with Tamale out. Canberra have their first bye this week before taking on Wests Tigers next Friday night at Campbelltown.
West Australian
10 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Raiders lose star winger for up to three months
Canberra have suffered a mega blow with winger Savelio Tamale in a race to play again before finals after dislocating his kneecap. Tamale failed to finish the Raiders' win over South Sydney on Sunday, before scans confirmed he would miss a minimum of 10 to 12 weeks with the injury. The Raiders flyer is scheduled to see a specialist who will determine an exact return path, but either way it looms as a devastating blow to both Tamale and club. Tamale's power and strike on the left wing has played a part in Canberra's rise to second on the ladder, with three byes still to come before the end of the season. The 20-year-old was a serious contender for rookie of the year, providing great yardage and busting tackles at will in 2025. After playing one game for St George Illawarra at the end of last season, the former rugby union talent had also been close to the buy of the year across the NRL. Even a best-case 10-week return for Tamale would have him back on the field just a few rounds out from the finals, while any longer could leave his season in doubt. Fellow winger Albert Hopoate was also ruled out for the year in March with a ruptured ACL. Coach Ricky Stuart's son Jed is every chance to debut in place of Tamale, having loomed as the next option in Canberra's extended squads this year. Michael Asomua is the other uncapped option in reserve grade, unless the Raiders opt for an entire backline reshuffle with Tamale out. Canberra have their first bye this week before taking on Wests Tigers next Friday night at Campbelltown.
Perth Now
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Raiders lose star winger for up to three months
Canberra have suffered a mega blow with winger Savelio Tamale in a race to play again before finals after dislocating his kneecap. Tamale failed to finish the Raiders' win over South Sydney on Sunday, before scans confirmed he would miss a minimum of 10 to 12 weeks with the injury. The Raiders flyer is scheduled to see a specialist who will determine an exact return path, but either way it looms as a devastating blow to both Tamale and club. Tamale's power and strike on the left wing has played a part in Canberra's rise to second on the ladder, with three byes still to come before the end of the season. The 20-year-old was a serious contender for rookie of the year, providing great yardage and busting tackles at will in 2025. After playing one game for St George Illawarra at the end of last season, the former rugby union talent had also been close to the buy of the year across the NRL. Even a best-case 10-week return for Tamale would have him back on the field just a few rounds out from the finals, while any longer could leave his season in doubt. Fellow winger Albert Hopoate was also ruled out for the year in March with a ruptured ACL. Coach Ricky Stuart's son Jed is every chance to debut in place of Tamale, having loomed as the next option in Canberra's extended squads this year. Michael Asomua is the other uncapped option in reserve grade, unless the Raiders opt for an entire backline reshuffle with Tamale out. Canberra have their first bye this week before taking on Wests Tigers next Friday night at Campbelltown.
The Age
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
NRL 2025 LIVE: Raiders host Bulldogs in top of the table clash
Latest posts Latest posts 2.35pm Your say – Canberra or Canterbury? 2.35pm The team lists: Raiders v Bulldogs Raiders 1. Kaeo Weekes 2. Savelio Tamale 3. Matthew Timoko 4. Sebastian Kris 5. Xavier Savage 6. Ethan Strange 7. Jamal Fogarty 15. Zac Hosking 9. Tom Starling 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Matt Nicholson 13. Morgan Smithies. Bench: 14. Owen Pattie 16. Josh Papali'i 17. Ata Mariota 19. Simi Sasagi Bulldogs 1. Connor Tracey 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Bronson Xerri 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 11. Viliame Kikau 13. Jaeman Salmon 14. Kurt Mann. Bench: 15. Harry Hayes 16. Kurtis Morrin 17. Bailey Hayward 21. Lipoi Hopoi 2.35pm Welcome Hello and welcome to Super Saturday which kicks off with a belter of a contest between the league-leading Bulldogs up against the second-placed Raiders. Canberra and Canterbury go head-to-head at GIO Stadium from 3pm, with each side a little weaker in the forwards. Queensland Origin prop Corey Horsburgh is out for the Green Machine with concussion while the Bulldogs have lost star second-rower Jacob Preston to a four-match suspension. Ricky Stuart's men have won five games on the trot while the Dogs have lost just once so far this season. Later today the Dragons face the Warriors and North Queensland host Penrith in Townsville. Should be a cracking afternoon of footy.
Perth Now
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Raiders produce second half blitz to down Dolphins
Canberra have again toppled the Dolphins, roaring home in the second half to secure a 40-28 win in their Sunday afternoon NRL clash. The past two battles between the teams had been decided in golden point - both in the Raiders' favour - but in their first meeting at GIO Stadium the green machine came up with the goods in emphatic style. Kristian Woolf's visitors looked in great shape at halftime with a 28-10 lead, appearing on track to set a new club benchmark of four successive wins. Instead it was the Raiders who snared their fourth straight, rolling past their rivals in scoring the last five tries unanswered to cement the victory. Canberrra's winger Savelio Tamale opened the scoring but the Dolphins hit back with two almost identical tries through Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Herbie Farnworth, picking holes in the Raiders' right edge. The Queensland side kept piling on the points with another three first half tries with Jake Averillo scoring his team's fifth in the 39th minute to leave the large crowd shell-shocked. But the second half told a different story, with the Raiders building their way back into the match while holding the Dolphins scoreless. A converted try scored by English second-rower Matty Nicholson locked up the scoreline at 28-28 and the signs looked ominous for the Dolphins as errors continued to take their toll. The home side hit the front in the 71st minute when Jamayne Isaako fumbled a grubber and Sebastian Kris pounced to score Halfback Jamal Fogarty, reportedly lured from Canberrra to Manly for the next season, iced the win after throwing a huge dummy and gliding through for the Raiders' last try.
