Tarryn Aiken's brilliance secured the Roosters' victory over Canberra, maintaining their perfect 2025 start.
Tarryn Aiken proved the difference as the Roosters continued their perfect start to 2025 by defeating Canberra 26-14 at Allianz Stadium on Friday night.
Needing a win to keep their slim finals hopes alive, the Raiders took the game to their more fancied opponents and were coming home with a wet sail when Elise Simpson's try made it 20-14 with seven minutes remaining.
Enter Aiken, who scored the matchwinning try five minutes later when she darted through the heart of the Raiders' defence to touch down under the sticks. It was the perfect ending for the Jillaroos star, who had already set up three tries before grabbing one herself.
After a torrid opening 20 minutes, Aiken laid on the first score of the game with a perfect short ball for...