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Warriors won by 8 points, close game due to Raiders' defense with three try-saving tackles.
The Warriors ended up with an eight-point win, but the Raiders had no right to be that close.
It was only the Green Machine's desperate defence that kept them in the game, thanks to three try-saving tackles.
Canberra fullback Jordan Rapana made one and winger Xavier Savage made two - the second of which came with a bit of help from Hudson Young, in his 100th NRL game.
Warriors start season 0-2, seeking redemption after losses to Storm and Sharks. Raiders unbeaten.
The Warriors have begun their season without a win across two games and will be desperate to bounce back after heartbreak at the hands of the Storm.
Xavier Coates scored a ridiculous try to snatch victory from Andrew Webster's grasp only a week ago, adding another loss to their tally after going down to the Sharks in Round 1.
Meanwhile, Ricky Stuart's Raiders have been flying high and remain undefeated, having bested the Knights and Tigers.
Canberra Raiders explore potential new stadium site to address ongoing stadium issues in capital.
Canberra Raiders powerbrokers have been given a peak behind the curtains at a construction site which could have all the answers to the capital's stadium problems.
Raiders chief executive Don Furner, chairman Dennis Richardson and board members visited to the Te Kaha stadium site on Friday just hours before the Green Machine's clash against the New Zealand Warriors.