Canberra Raiders News

Canberra achieved an incredible comeback win against Penrith, solidifying their premiership status in rugby league.

The Australian

Canberra has ended any lingering doubt over their premiership credentials with one of the most astonishing wins in rugby league history. A win for the ages that may yet inspire a fourth title for the Green Machine.

Words can barely do it justice but we'll give it a go anyway after the Raiders came from 10 points down to beat Penrith 20-16 in a golden point thriller at Glen Willow Oval, the final seconds among the most remarkable in the game's 117-year history.

Andrew Voss in commentary for Fox League labelled it the Miracle in Mudgee. Hard to imagine a more apt description for a game that will become a part of rugby league folklore after the Raiders put the four-time premiers to the sword.

Canberra spent much of the night on the back...

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The Canberra Raiders defeated the Penrith Panthers 20-16 in a thrilling golden-point match.

LeagueNews.co

In a thrilling golden-point finish, the Canberra Raiders secured a 20-16 victory over the Penrith Panthers at Glen Willow Stadium in Mudgee.

A standout defensive effort combined with an energetic performance from the backlines enabled the Raiders to defeat the reigning champions.

Mudgee experienced its own slice of finals football on Friday night as the Raiders and Panthers met on neutral ground at Glen Willow Oval.

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Green sausages are popular at Lindbeck's Butchery, celebrating Canberra Raiders' upcoming match with high sales.

Canberra Daily

Green sausages are the talk of the town, but there's no green eggs and ham in sight.

Since 1987 Lindbeck's Butchery has been making green sausages at their Queanbeyan shop in support of the Canberra Raiders.

Ahead of the Raiders' Friday 22 August match against the Penrith Panthers, green fever once again hit the butchery - with sales of the sausages starting one day earlier than planned due to demand, owner Peter Lindbeck said.

By the second of four days of sales, Thursday, Peter said they had already sold hundreds of kilograms.

"We'll probably make about 600 or 700 kilos, so we'll be getting up here," he told CD.

"This looks like if the Raiders...

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