Canberra Raiders NRL News

Sun, 6th August, 2023, 18:56 AEST
Error-ridden Raiders hang tough for narrow win over Tigers
The Sydney Morning Herald
Canberra have survived an error-ridden first half and a Wests Tigers fightback to snatch a 22-18 victory to keep alive their NRL top-four finals hopes.
The Tigers had the chance to steal an unlikely win at the death but veteran winger David Nofoaluma failed to take a Luke Brooks kick on the full. While he kept the ball alive to pass back into Starford To'a, the centre was taken into touch.
While Raiders coach Ricky Stuart was already celebrating, however, the tackle on To'a by Jack Wighton was deemed high, giving the visitors an extra play, although they were unable to take advantage.
Canberra centre Sebastian Kris summed up his team's...
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Sun, 6th August, 2023, 18:38 AEST
Can Raiders secure a finals spot with crucial win?
LeagueNews.co
The Canberra Raiders have emerged victorious in a nail-biting clash against the Tigers, securing a crucial 22-18 win at GIO Stadium Canberra to boost their chances of making it to the finals.
In the absence of Jarrod Croker, who was sidelined with a hamstring injury, Jordan Rapana stepped up to fill the fullback position for the Raiders.
The Tigers wasted no time in targeting Rapana, who donned the #1 jersey for only the second time this season, but the seasoned campaigner skillfully defused any pressure thrown his way.
In an early scoring opportunity, Albert Hopoate appeared to have crossed the try line in the 12th minute, but the try was disallowed as he lost possession over the line.
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Sun, 6th August, 2023, 18:33 AEST
Raiders hold on in Wests thriller but win comes at a cost
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Raiders' season - and top-four hopes - are still alive following a heart-stopping 22-18 victory over the Wests Tigers at Canberra Stadium on Sunday.
It came off the back of a rocks-and-diamonds Jack Wighton performance where he played a hand in tries for both sides.
The win came at a cost, though, Sebastian Kris going off with a hamstring injury.
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