Canberra Raiders NRL News

Canberra lost to the Eels 46-12, marking their third consecutive NRLW defeat despite Murphy's return.

The Daily Telegraph

Canberra's horror start to the NRLW season has continued after they slumped to their third loss in a row at home as the Eels punished some sloppy errors at the back to celebrate Mahalia Murphy's return from injury with a thumping win.

Murphy missed the opening two rounds of the season with a hamstring injury but scored a crucial try on the stroke of halftime as Parramatta bounced back from last week's loss in New Zealand to win 46-12.

The halves had a field day with Cassey Tohi-Hiku setting up two tries while Rachael Pearson had three assists and scored one of her own as Canberra struggled to deal with their high kicks.

Rachael Pearson one of the Eels' eight tries. Picture: Mark...

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Eels coach Ryles defends decision to drop Dylan Brown, facing criticism from fans and pundits.

Zero Tackle

Parramatta Eels head coach Jason Ryles has fired back at questioning over his decision to drop Dylan Brown.

Brown is Parramatta's 18th man on Saturday afternoon for the clash against the Canberra Raiders, with Joash Papalii to play five-eighth.

But now Brown is out of the 17, and Ryles has come under criticism from both Mark Geyer and Brad Fittler, among others this week, while the club's fan base seem divided on the matter.

The play for Ryles is simple.

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