Raiders NSW Cup team wins 36-28 against Roosters in nail-biting game at GIO Stadium.
The Raiders NSW Cup team claimed a nail-biting 36-28 victory against the Sydney Roosters on Saturday at GIO Stadium Canberra.
It was a back and forth contest between both teams, determined to secure competition points as the ladder continues to take shape.
The Raiders were off and running at the sixth minute when centre James Schiller broke through the defence and planted the ball over the line to claim first points on the board.
Shortly after, Raiders prop Peter Taateo followed up with his efforts to score, maintaining a score of 12-0.
The Roosters were eager to rally and make a break on the defensive line, but were unable to complete this task.
Not long after, Schiller scored...