Canberra Raiders NRL News

Brisbane's hot streak ends with a 32-22 loss to Canberra, as former teammates Stuart and Maguire face off.

The Daily Telegraph

Red-hot Brisbane came crashing back to earth as Canberra's Queensland firebrands Corey Horsburgh and Josh Papali'i combined to bash the Broncos 32-22 at GIO Stadium on Saturday night.

The Broncos were hailed as premiership contenders just seven days ago after a 50-14 thrashing of the Roosters in a round 1 romp that suggested coach Michael Maguire had brought a harder edge to Red Hill.

But Maguire was left to taste his first defeat as Broncos coach at the hands of his former Canberra teammate and now Raiders mentor Ricky Stuart, who masterminded a brilliant capital raid.

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Raiders fans booed ref for no call on a dangerous play, coach Stuart upset on sideline.

Wide World of Sports

Raiders fans booed referee Wyatt Raymond, and coach Ricky Stuart looked filthy on the sideline after the Broncos were not penalised for an elbow to the throat.

Brisbane backrower Jordan Riki carted the ball up in the nation's capital on Saturday night when he lifted his left arm to shield himself.

His forearm and elbow made contact with the throat of Canberra star Hudson Young, who reeled away from the contest and fell to his knees.

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Canberra Raiders face Brisbane Broncos in round two home opener, promising an exciting match.

The Canberra Times

The Canberra Raiders take on the Brisbane Broncos on Saturday night for their round two home opener.

The Canberra Raiders take on the Brisbane Broncos on Saturday night for their round two home opener.

With both teams coming off cracking round one victories expect another thriller in Bruce.

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