Canberra Raiders NRL News

Sharks excelled in finals, with Trindall and Hynes dominating, while Raiders struggled without Strange.

Region Canberra

In the 32-12 victory over the Raiders in Saturday night's elimination semi-final, the Sharks demonstrated how vital an effective halves combination is in finals football.

Trindall and Hynes controlled the second half to perfection.

The Raiders, on the other hand, had very little rhythm following the loss of their best attacking weapon, Ethan Strange, on the morning of the final.

It was always going to be a tough assignment following the 95-minute epic and heartbreak against the Broncos the week before, coupled with the fact that eight players in the Raiders lineup were playing in their first finals campaign.

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A father-son duo attacked two referees during a Rugby 7s match in Canberra.

Region Canberra

Two referees were allegedly attacked by a father and son pair from Western Sydney during a Rugby 7s competition in Canberra on the weekend, including one who was hit from behind in a 'coward' punch.

The incident took place during the junior Rugby 7s tournament held at the Southwell Park playing fields in Lyneham around 3 pm on Sunday (21 September), an ACT Policing spokesperson said.

It is alleged an 18-year-old man and his 42-year-old father, both from Fairfield in NSW, entered the playing fields before the son assaulted one referee.

When a second referee tried to help the first, the father allegedly 'coward' punched the second from behind.

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Brad Fittler identified key moments that led to Canberra's loss against Cronulla in finals.

Wide World of Sports

Brad Fittler has highlighted the two minutes of action that swung Saturday night's semi final in the favour of Cronulla and effectively ended Canberra's season.

It was a bitter exit for the minor premiers at GIO Stadium, losing back-to-back games and going out in straight sets from the finals series with a 32-12 defeat at home.

The game remained in the balance until the last 10 minutes but according to Fittler, there was one obvious time period where the Raiders let it slip away.

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