Canberra's dramatic 20-16 win over Penrith boosts their chances for the NRL minor premiership.
Canberra are in the box seat to claim the NRL minor premiership after snatching a dramatic 20-16 comeback win over Penrith with a sensational golden-point try.
A record 9925 crowd at Mudgee's Glen Willow Oval were treated to one of the games of the season on Friday night - decided by the remarkable 90-metre try finished off by Raiders fullback Kaeo Weekes in the 83rd minute.
With scores locked at 16-all, Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary's 35m field goal attempt cannoned into the upright, the ball falling into the hands of Jed Stuart. The winger sprinted downfield before linking with five-eighth Ethan Strange who broke away before Weekes touched down to seal the emotional win over the...