Canberra Raiders NRL News

The Canberra Times

Newcastle's charge towards the NRL finals has continued with the Knights taking down Canberra 28-6 behind a scintillating performance from Kalyn Ponga.

In their fourth straight win, the Knights led 26-0 on 50 minutes having capitalised on a deplorable first half from the Raiders to move within a point of the NRL's top eight.

Star No.1 Ponga looked his unstoppable best from the outset at GIO Stadium, busting through the Canberra line in the first set of the game to establish the tempo for a majestic display that included a try, eight tackle busts, 165m and three line break assists.

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The Canberra Times

When the Canberra Raiders lose at home, they don't do things by halves.

All four of their losses at Canberra Stadium this season have been by at least 22 points, their latest a 28-6 thrashing by the Newcastle Knights on Saturday.

They've also been beaten by Penrith (41 points), Manly (28) and the New Zealand Warriors (22) at home this season.

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Canberra Weekly

Canberra have marked their first NRLW home game with an upset win, taking down competition heavyweights the Sydney Roosters 24-14.

Defying their tag as rank outsiders, the league newcomers turned in a brilliant opening 50 minutes in the second-round clash before digging deep to cling on for their maiden win in front of a strong crowd at GIO Stadium.

Back-to-back tries for former international rugby representatives - Australia's Grace Kemp and New Zealander Cheyelle Robins-Reti - saw the Raiders skip out to a 12-0 advantage early in the second half.

The Roosters had been expected to rack up points after a comprehensive win against...

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