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April 7, 1997: Rare Warriors win in Canberra

April 7, 1997: Rare Warriors win in Canberra

The Aucklanders don't have the best record in the ACT - but in 1997 they came away with two competition points.

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April 7, 1997: Rare Warriors win in Canberra
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On April 7 1997, we had the sixth Monday Night Football game of the season in Canberra - and the Raiders were still in a funk under new coach Mal Meninga.

Auckland’s rugby union convert Marc Ellis proved to be the difference between the sides, kicking six goals from six attempts plus a field goal.

The Warriors had another win in Canberra four years later …

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