Canberra Raiders NRL News

Warriors challenge Raiders for 3-0 start, coach warns against complacency for showdown.

Canberra Weekly

A reeling Warriors outfit stands between Canberra and their first 3-0 start to an NRL season since 2020.

Not much was expected of the Raiders before the season, but they've shot to the top of the ladder behind a pair of plucky wins ahead of their trip to Christchurch for Friday's showdown.

In contrast, the Warriors have flashed ability but have nothing to show from their opening two games with their most recent loss down to Melbourne winger Xavier Coates's last-minute try.

But Canberra coach Ricky Stuart said his team would be punished if they are complacent and has called for the same steely resolve shown in the opening...

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Canberra Raiders vs. NZ Warriors in Christchurch, Friday. Raiders aim for perfect record. Exciting match expected.

LeagueNews.co

The Canberra Raiders are gearing up to take on the New Zealand Warriors in a fierce showdown at Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch this Friday at 6pm.

With two wins under their belt, the Raiders are eager to keep the momentum going and achieve a perfect 3-0 record for the first time since 2020, while the Warriors are hungry for a win after a shaky start to the season.

Fans can expect sparks to fly as these two teams clash once again, especially after the Warriors snatched a thrilling 21-20 Golden Point victory over the Raiders in their last encounter.

The battle between the halfbacks is set to be a highlight of the match, as they lead their teams with skill and determination.

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Rookie Zac Hosking leads Zero Tackle's NRL MVP race after round 2 victories. Leaderboard looks competitive.

LeagueNews.co

Rookie recruit Zac Hosking from the Canberra Raiders has charged to the front of the pack in Zero Tackle's NRL MVP race after notching a perfect 20 during the team's dominant Round 2 victory over the Wests Tigers.

In true green machine fashion, Hosking was one of six players to achieve a flawless score this weekend, alongside Ronaldo Mulitalo, Reece Walsh, Izack Tago, Ryan Papenhuyzen, and Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow who were all deemed the standout performers in their respective games.

In other clashes, Tom Dearden and Adam Elliott shared the spotlight in the Cowboys and Knights showdown, while Tom Trbojevic and Luke Brooks split the top honors in the Sea Eagles and Roosters battle.

Hosking now holds a commanding four-vote lead at the summit of the MVP leaderboard after just two rounds, with Mulitalo trailing closely behind, followed by Trbojevic and James Tedesco looming not too far behind.

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