Canberra Raiders NRL News

Jed Stuart's heroics helped Raiders secure a 16-12 victory over Wests Tigers despite a tense finish.

The Canberra Times

Jed Stuart has provided one of the fairytale moments of Canberra's high-flying NRL season, before the Raiders held on to beat Wests Tigers 16-12 at Campbelltown.

After they led 16-0 at halftime and looked in complete control, the Raiders were forced to sweat through a nervy final 25 minutes on Friday night.

But with the Tigers back within four points and with all the good ball in the second half, the Raiders were able to repel set after set to claim victory.

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Morgan Smithies may face disciplinary action after a suspected headbutt on Fonua Pole during the match.

Wide World of Sports

Raiders forward Morgan Smithies could have some trouble coming his way after a suspected headbutt on Fonua Pole.

With 20 minutes left in the match, Smithies went into contact with Api Koroisau, 25 metres out from the line on the third tackle.

Pole and Alex Twal then came in from the side. Pole's contact appeared to be with his shoulder to the head of Smithies.

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Raiders secure fifth straight win, ensuring Top 4 spot despite second half struggles.

League Unlimited

The win was the Raiders fifth in a row and secures their spot in the Top 4 - a position not many pundits predicted they would be at the start of the season.

While coach Ricky Stuart will be delighted with the win, he will be concerned with another second half fade out, after his side looked to be on the path to a big win after leading 16-0 at halftime. Blues half Jarome Luai shook off the disappointment of Wednesday night to spark the second half revival for the Tigers, which in the end fell just short as the Canberra defensive line held firm late to secure a valuable two points.

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