Canberra Raiders News

Canterbury's coach Cameron Ciraldo requires stitches after glass shattered in the coaching box at Canberra's GIO Stadium, prompting calls for renovations.

The Canberra Times

Canterbury's coach Cameron Ciraldo has joined growing calls for Canberra's GIO Stadium to undergo a facelift after revealing he will need stitches after glass shattered on him in the ageing arena.

While the visiting coach was left with a deep gash in his hand, Raiders' boss Ricky Stuart also weighed in, calling his side's home arena in the capital a "shithouse stadium" and suggesting authorities didn't care about the state of the 1970s-built venue.

Drama erupted inside the stadium in the dying minutes of the Bulldogs' gritty 14-10 win against Canberra on Thursday night, when Ciraldo thrust his hand against the glass of his coaching box.

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Canterbury defeated Canberra 14-10 for their second consecutive win, with Connor Tracey praised for a crucial tackle and try amid off-field distractions.

The Canberra Times

Canterbury's coach Cameron Ciraldo has heaped praise on fullback Connor Tracey after he produced the match-saving tackle and scored a crucial try to help Canterbury's week in the headlines finish on a high. 

The Bulldogs' bye week was dominated by reports that centre Bronson Xerri was unhappy and could soon seek a release after being dropped for Thursday night's clash at GIO Stadium. 

But Canterbury dismissed their off-field woes, beating Canberra 14-10 to claim their second consecutive win to start the season, something last achieved in 2012.

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