Canberra Raiders NRL News

Wide World of Sports

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has leapt to James Tedesco's defence after the champion fullback was twice beaten in aerial contests, and left to rue damage on the scoreboard on both occasions, as the Tricolours slumped to a 20-18 loss to the Raiders on Sunday night.

Jack Wighton and Sebastian Kris both soared above Tedesco to set up tries as the Raiders shot out to an 18-0 lead in the first 30 minutes of the Sydney Football Stadium clash.

Wighton flew above the Roosters skipper and came tumbling back down to grab the first try of the match, before Kris jumped above the 2019 Dally M Medal winner, batted the ball back and celebrated as...

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The Canberra Times

Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart will seek clarification from the NRL over a controversial bunker call to allow a James Tedesco strip.

The call could've proved costly for the Green Machine in their narrow 20-18 victory over the Sydney Roosters at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday night.

It almost led to a Roosters try out wide, but Raiders winger Albert Hopoate was able to produce a try-saving tackle on Joey Manu.

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Canberra Weekly

Despite not scoring a try in the second half, the Canberra Raiders have held on to claim a 20-18 victory over the Sydney Roosters at Allianz Stadium.

The Raiders started the game in brilliant fashion, racing out to an ultimately match-winning 18-0 lead inside half an hour on Sunday night.

James Tedesco's poor performance heaped more pressure on Blues coach Brad Fittler with and could prompt calls to drop the NSW skipper.

Setting the tone for his poor performance, a dreadful mix-up between Tedesco and winger Junior Pauga gifted Canberra the first points of the game in the fifth minute.

The pair made a meal of a Canberra bomb, leaving...

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