Canberra Raiders NRL News

Joey Tapine shone for the Raiders, scoring a try and leading defense in their 16-12 victory.

The Daily Telegraph

Joey Tapine reasserted his status as one of the NRL's best front rowers with a superb performance as the Canberra Raiders defeated a fast-finishing Wests Tigers 16-12 at Campbelltown Stadium.

The Canberra skipper was a colossus on Friday night, scoring one try, saving another, while also churning through 117 metres and 36 tackles as Ricky Stuart's men entrenched themselves in the top two.

That said, it was no walk in the park for the Green Machine, who almost saw a 16-0 halftime lead evaporate before their eyes as the Tigers outscored them 12-0 in the second half.

Joe Tapine had a stellar...

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Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall uncertain about Tallyn Da Silva's potential departure before June 30 deadline.

Wide World of Sports

Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall said he's "not sure" if hooker Tallyn Da Silva will leave Concord before the June 30 transfer deadline.

Ahead of the 16-12 loss to Canberra on Friday night, reports emerged the rising Wests hooker had been granted permission to speak with rival clubs immediately.

Da Silva, 20, was named on the bench for the clash but did not get any game time, spending the entire night on the sidelines.

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Ricky Stuart's son Jed scored on debut, helping Canberra secure a 16-12 victory against the Raiders.

Canberra Weekly

Ricky Stuart's weeks of sleepless nights are over after his son Jed scored on debut and Canberra held on to beat the Raiders 16-12 at Campbelltown.

Following a fortnight of build up to one of the Raiders' most famous debuts in years, Stuart played a key role in Canberra's ninth win in 10 matches on Friday night.

His try came as Canberra led 16-0 at halftime, before being forced to defend through a nervy final 25 minutes with the margin just four.

The win ensures Canberra will finish the round in second spot, with five straight victories and nine from their past 10...

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