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The Raiders lost 18-12 to Dragons, ending their nine-game winning streak in a disappointing match.
The Canberra Raiders' nine-game winning streak came to a devastating close on Saturday night, losing 18-12 to the St George Illawarra Dragons.
In what was one of the biggest upsets of the season, the Raiders fell apart in the second half, failing to score a try in 40 minutes.
"I'm disappointed about the result," Stuart began.
"I thought we were dumb in the second half.
NZ Warriors face North Queensland; two teens debut, aiming to recover from recent losses.
The NZ Warriors are set to face a challenging match against North Queensland during the Magic Round in Newcastle today, with a kick-off time of 11:50 am local time (1:50 pm NZT). The team will feature two teenagers making their NRLW debuts: Tyra Wetere and Ivana Lauitiiti, while Michaela Brake is absent due to personal reasons.
Wetere, at 19, steps in for Brake, while Lauitiiti, aged 18 and the daughter of the renowned Ali Lauitiiti, joins the bench. North Queensland is expected to be a tough opponent, especially given the adverse weather conditions impacting storm-ravaged New South Wales.
The Warriors aim to bounce back after suffering consecutive losses against Newcastle and Gold Coast, while the Cowboys recently achieved a 26-0 victory over the Raiders. Despite losing 10-20 to the Titans in their last home game in New Zealand, the Warriors displayed promising moments in their fourth match back in the competition.
Wests Tigers defeated Canberra Raiders 25-14, boosting their finals chances in tough conditions.
Wests Tigers have revived their finals aspirations in the Jersey Flegg Cup with a strong second-half performance, defeating the second-placed Canberra Raiders 25-14 at Lidcombe Oval amidst wet conditions.
Although the Tigers faced limited possession at the start, they fought back midway through the first half when Logan Brookes scored from close range. Harry Delaney then added another try in the 32nd minute, evening the score at 10-all as they headed into halftime.
After the break, the Tigers intensified their efforts. Captain Brenden Naicori scored in the corner, giving the home team their first lead. Tino Tavana then delivered an impressive acrobatic try from a long pass by Max Liles, extending the Tigers' lead to 18-10.