A contentious penalty marred a courageous Canberra victory as the Raiders upset the Broncos 20-14 at Suncorp Stadium.
The loss ends the Broncos' unbeaten run so far this season.
A gruesome head injury to Jordan Rapana put the brakes on a late comeback from the Broncos, as the incident left the winger bleeding heavily from a gash on his head.
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