The Cronulla Sharks defeated the Canberra Raiders 32-22 at GIO Stadium, following early match tensions.
The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders have been defeated by the Cronulla Sharks at GIO Stadium Canberra 32-22.
Both teams were looking to bounce back after last week's crucial losses at home.
Tensions burst very early in the match after a professional foul was made by Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh and was sent to the bin shortly after.
The first points of the match went to Cronulla after second-rower Teig Wilton broke straight through Canberra's defence and scored on the left-hand side.
Backed by a Nicho Hynes conversion, the score became 6-0.
Using the left-hand side again, Sharks centre KL Iro broke straight through Canberra's defensive line. Hynes converted, making the score 12-0.
16 minutes in winger Xavier Savage made an epic run down the left-hand side following a...