Raiders lost 30-10 to Cowboys, despite valiant effort. Tapine scored first try for Canberra.
The Canberra Raiders faced a 30-10 defeat to the Cowboys at Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville.
Despite a valiant effort from the Raiders, the Cowboys, hungry for their first win of the season, proved too strong.
The game started with a breakaway from Jaxon Purdue threatening a Cowboys try, but a crucial tackle by Raiders' fullback Kaeo Weekes prevented it.
Captain Joe Tapine scored the first try for Canberra, with Jamal Fogarty converting to give the Raiders a 6-0 lead.