In heavy rain, the Raiders lost 30-24 to the Knights, who scored two early tries before Canberra capitalized on an error.
In heavy rain the Canberra Raiders were beaten 30-24 by the Newcastle Knights at GIO Stadium.
Early on an ankle tap allowed Francis Manulelua to break the line and find Fletcher Sharpe for the opening try.
Dominic Young then barged over in the corner to put the Knights 12-0 up.
Canberra capitalised on a Kalyn Ponga error after a successful captain's challenge overturned the call.