Canberra Raiders suffer 40-nil loss to Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, Coach Ricky Stuart's 500th game overshadowed.
The Canberra Raiders have suffered a 40-nil loss to the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at home this ANZAC Round.
The energy at GIO Stadium Canberra was high this Sunday afternoon to celebrate coach Ricky Stuart's 500th, alongside the debut for Kaeo Weekes as he became Raider #397.
But the Sharks proved too strong in both attack and defence, holding the Raiders to zero while piling on seven tries.
Both sides came onto the field with determination, as both defensive lines held strong with neither making the break for the first twelve minutes of play.
The Raiders struggled to hold onto this strength, as Sharks captain Cameron McInnes was the first to cross the line 13 minutes into...