Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canberra Raiders seek to continue momentum against struggling Parramatta Eels in Darwin showdown.

The Canberra Times

An unchanged Canberra Raiders will look to keep the momentum going from their stunning last-gasp victory over the Cronulla Sharks.

They struggled in the hot, humid conditions in Townsville two weeks ago, but are hoping they've learnt lessons that will help them in Darwin.

They're up against a struggling Parramatta Eels, whose only win came with a golden-point victory over St George Illawarra last weekend.

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Eels won under Ryles, lose Lomax to injury, Simonsson returns after ACL recovery. Darwin clash.

Fox League

The Eels got their first win under Jason Ryles last week but they lost star outside back Zac Lomax for this clash against the Raiders in Darwin.

Lomax booted the winning field goal against the Dragons but he's now sidelined for up to six weeks with a fractured foot.

Bailey Simonsson comes into the side having returned through NSW Cup and overcoming an ACL injury suffered last year.

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Blues coach warns Robson to stay focused amid competition for NSW No.9 spot, as Elias pushes Koroisau.

The Daily Telegraph

Blues coach Laurie Daley says Reece Robson cannot be complacent as the under fire Cowboys hooker faces a fierce six-way battle to retain his NSW No.9 jumper.

Daley's warning came as NSW hooking legend Benny Elias called for crafty Tigers rake Api Koroisau to be recalled by the Blues to spearhead their title defence this season.

The Cowboys' patchy start to the season has put pressure on Robson, who goes into Saturday's clash against Souths in Perth as the most ill-disciplined player in the league.

Robson and Canberra's Hudson Young have given away the most penalties (five) this season.

To compound Robson's plight, the Cowboys rake...

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