Canberra Raiders women defeated by Knights in physical NRLW trial, injuries to two players.
The Canberra Raiders women will come back from Wagga Wagga a little battered and bruised after a physical NRLW trial defeat to the reigning premiers, Newcastle.
The Knights routed the Raiders 28-8 in Canberra's first ever pre-season clash before the Green Machine's second NRLW campaign officially kicks off in three weeks on July 28 against the Tigers at Campbelltown.
Coach Darrin Borthwick wasn't impressed with Canberra's attack in the Riverina, but of more concern was a left leg injury to Cheyelle Robins-Reti and concussion to Shakiah Tungai.