Ricky Stuart has launched a stinging attack on the NRL and the referees after his side's 26-18 victory over the Eels.
Stuart took exception Corey Horsburgh's sin-binning for a punch on Ryan Matterson, while he also weighed in on the hip drop tackle debate.
It was tough. We had to play tough. Especially with having to play a man down for 10 minutes, played with 12 there in a really tight part of the game, Stuart said.
'It's just crap': Ricky launches tirade at NRL over referee interpretations
'They were stiff': Eels coach Brad Arthur blows up, slams penalty count
Eels coach Brad Arthur has come out swinging after the Raiders 26-18 win in Canberra on Saturday night.
Since a 53-12 loss in round 5, the Raiders have won five straight as well as having a bye to romp into the top eight.
Big Red revisits rivalry with 'dumb' outburst as Eels slam refs
With a swing of his arm Corey Horsburgh opened up some old wounds with Ryan Matterson on Saturday night.
The man nicknamed 'Big Red' is known to wear his heart on his sleeve, and it's often helped him play his best footy too.
The scars of Horsburgh's infamous teary, feisty outburst at Matterson three years ago were inflamed again at Canberra Stadium though, because the Raiders lock made the definition of a bee-line to his Parramatta opponent after a push-and-shove.
