‘Sia’ Soliola and his surprise return to rugby league

‘Sia’ Soliola played 17 seasons of first grade rugby league in the NRL and the Super League before retiring at the end of 2021. However Sia has made a sensational return to the sport he loves representing the Queanbeyan Kangaroos in the Canberra Raiders Cup in 2023.Continue reading‘Sia’ Soliola and his surprise return to rugby league

Parramatta are premiership contenders despite the critics

Parramatta Eels are still standing in the NRL premiership after a week when scrutiny of the club was dialled up to 10 following a heavy loss to Penrith. The Eels bounced back to thrash the Canberra Raiders and, in doing so, made their first preliminary final since 2009.Continue readingParramatta are premiership contenders despite the critics

NRL Semi-Final – Parramatta Eels v Canberra Raiders

The Eels have to bounce back after last week’s trouncing by Penrith while the Raiders travel up the highway, having won eight of their past nine matches. The Owl’s Lachlan Fields brings you all the action from Parramatta Stadium.Continue readingNRL Semi-Final – Parramatta Eels v Canberra Raiders

NRL Elimination Final – Melbourne Storm v Canberra Raiders

The season is on the line as Melbourne host Canberra at Melbourne Park.The Raiders have form down south so they will be confident. Join The Owl’s Ely Corliss for all the action from 5 P.M.Continue readingNRL Elimination Final – Melbourne Storm v Canberra Raiders

Simon Tayoun, the drummer behind the Green Machine

Simon Tayoun is well known around the rugby league world. Despite residing in Bass Hill in Sydney, he is one of the most passionate and die-hard Canberra Raiders fans you will ever meet. If you’ve heard the Viking clap then you have heard Simon playing his drum. Known widely as the Canberra Raiders Drummer, he travels to all Raiders games and is well known to all the players and staff.Continue readingSimon Tayoun, the drummer behind the Green Machine