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- ↑ On-Song Frank Hyde Steals The Show At Henson Park rleague.com, 10 May 2004
- ↑ Raudonikis Helps Inspire Jets To Victory Over Knights rleague.com, 31 May 2004
- ↑ Jessup, Peter (20 October 1999). "Rugby League: Tongans not planning rough stuff". The New Zealand Herald . Retrieved 28 October 2011.
- ↑ France 28 Tonga 8 sportinglife.com
- ↑ Briggs makes his TV debut before Bulldogs Sydney Morning Herald, 20 July 2007