Canberra Raiders News

Rugby league Finals Week One featured thrilling matches, especially the Raiders/Broncos dramatic clash.

LeagueNews.co

Rugby league consistently surprises fans, and the recent Finals Week One showcased that perfectly. The thrilling Raiders/Broncos match is already being hailed as one of the best finals in history, sparking discussions that will linger for years.

In addition to that exhilarating game, the Storm secured a victory against the Bulldogs, the Panthers continued their title chase by defeating the Warriors, and the Sharks caused an upset by beating the Roosters.

Each of these results held significance, but nothing captured attention quite like the dramatic moments in the Raiders/Broncos clash, which featured an old-fashioned headbutt, a gripping Golden Point finish after Extra Time, and a team that celebrated too soon, only to discover they had lost.

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Canberra suffered a shocking defeat after leading 28-12 against the Broncos at GIO Stadium.

The Daily Telegraph

The line between agony and ecstasy is often measured in millimetres.

Canberra found that out in the hardest way on a Sunday afternoon at GIO Stadium that will live long in the memory, even for those Raiders fans who were forced to endure the most painful and bitter defeat.

Canberra was cruising to victory when they led 28-12 midway through the second half against a Broncos side that looked out of answers. Coach Ricky Stuart had celebrated each try from his spot beside the bench on the sideline, turning to the crowd and punching the air with glee as his side seized control of the contest.

What unfolded next was pandemonium. Sheer madness. It was manic. The game's history stretches back more than 100 years and it is hard to imagine there...

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Reece Walsh cleared to play in preliminary final, boosting Brisbane Broncos' premiership hopes.

Zero Tackle

The Brisbane Broncos have reportedly been given a massive boost as they charge towards their first premiership since 2006, with Reece Walsh being cleared to play in the preliminary final.

Sent to the sin bin for a headbutt on Hudson Young, there were thoughts that the fullback could have potentially been facing at least a one-match ban.

While a reported decision has been made on the Broncos' fullback, teammate Patrick Carrigan has yet to learn his fate after he was sin-binned for a dangerous tackle on Morgan Smithies.

"It doesn't matter what I think about it," Raiders coach Stuart said during his post-match press conference when asked about the Reece Walsh headbutt.

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