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Tue, 12th May, 2026, 16:42 AEST
Panthers v Dragons: Cogger back from ban; Flanagan in for Reed
Panthers face Dragons in Magic Round; Dragons seek first win against top team. Panthers aim to improve after recent mistakes.
NRL.com
Dragons fans will be hoping their team can pull a rabbit out of the hat to close out Magic Round when they take on top-of-the-table Panthers.
Yet to win a game this season, St George Illawarra have a challenge on their hands against a Penrith side who played perfect football in the first half of their entertaining win over Raiders last week.
However, coach Ivan Cleary was not pleased with their error-riddled closing stages as Canberra pressed hard for an upset, saying he had already addressed those issues with his side upon full-time.
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Tue, 12th May, 2026, 11:44 AEST
NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg: Round 10 Wrap
The Raiders lost to the Panthers 38-18, ending their three-game winning streak despite early tries.
Canberra Raiders Club
The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup sides both faced defeat against the Penrith Panthers on Sunday afternoon at GIO Stadium.
Knock On Effect NSW Cup
The Raiders three game winning streak has come to an end, following a 38-18 defeat against the Penrith Panthers on Sunday evening.

Mark Tuialii placed Canberra on the front foot early, crossing for two tries in the opening 20 minutes.
Despite the positive start, Penrith were quick to strangle momentum, running in five tries before the Raiders could respond with another of their own.
Canberra kept their hopes alive through Michael Asomua, who crossed in the 62nd minute, closing the deficit to just ten points.
As they had done in the first half, Penrith wasted no time to respond, running in a further two...
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Mon, 11th May, 2026, 16:08 AEST
Cleary adamant Edwards won't give a flinch in fight to be Blues No.1
Dylan Edwards and James Tedesco compete fiercely for the Blues No.1 jersey, with Edwards having an edge after past successes.
NRL.com
After Roosters skipper James Tedesco threw down the gauntlet with 332 run metres and five tackle breaks against the Titans, Dylan Edwards answered the best way he knows how - with a metre-making, tackle-breaking masterclass against Canberra.
The battle for the Blues No.1 jersey for the Origin opener on May 27 has been epic across the opening 10 rounds, with the final call to be made by Laurie Daley after Magic Round, where the Roosters face the Cowboys on Saturday and Edwards' Panthers meet the winless Dragons.
As the current owner of the jersey and a man who helped the Blues to a series victory in 2024, Edwards has the inside running and those who know him best won't hear of him missing out.
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