Canberra Raiders fought hard but fell short in 28-22 loss to Brisbane Broncos at Totally Workwear Stadium.
The Canberra Raiders have reported a valiant second-half fightback, but a late surge by Brisbane saw them come up short 28-22 against the Broncos on Saturday at Totally Workwear Stadium.
Despite facing an early blitz from the Broncos, who scored swiftly and controlled the possession, the Raiders showed incredible grit and determination to nearly pull off a stunning away win.
The Broncos capitalized on their early momentum, with an Alli Brigginshaw bomb to the left flank resulting in Shenae Ciesiolka crossing for the first try of the game, giving them a 4-0 advantage.
Continuing to exploit errors by the Raiders, a quick pass to the right wing allowed Shenae Ciesiolka to notch a brace and extend Brisbane's lead to 8-0.