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Wed, 15th July, 2026, 12:24 AEST
Raiders v Roosters: Brander steps up; Chooks unchanged
Raiders face Roosters in Round 3, both undefeated; Raiders excel with physical play and strong defense, showcasing momentum control.
NRL.com
The opening game of Round 3 should be a cracker, with the Raiders and Roosters both entering the round undefeated.
The Raiders have quickly established themselves as the competition's surprise packet, with their back-to-back wins built on physicality through the middle and a commitment to defence.
A strong showing against the Warriors in Round 2 further showcased their ability to control momentum and punish errors.
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Wed, 15th July, 2026, 11:38 AEST
Warriors v Cowboys: Griffiths rings changes; Williams returns
Warriors aim to rebound against Cowboys, seeking first win; both teams must improve defense and capitalize on offensive opportunities.
NRL.com
The Warriors return home to Auckland looking to bounce back from a tough Round 2 clash against Raiders, while the Cowboys need their first win after consecutive losses to start the season.
The Warriors showed in Round 1 that they can be one of the most dangerous attacking teams so the Cowboys will need to tighten their defence.
Their attack has produced some promising moments, but costly lapses and missed opportunities have prevented them from finishing on top.
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Tue, 14th July, 2026, 19:30 AEST
Bulldogs v Wests TIgers: Preston to start; Koroisai targets return
Bulldogs and Wests Tigers aim to rebound from losses, with rivalry heating up as they face each other this week.
NRL.com
The Bulldogs and Wests Tigers are teams looking to bounce back after disappointing losses last round.
Wests Tigers were in the fight in the first half against the Warriors before going down 30-6, while the Bulldogs never really in the contest against the Raiders, succumbing 40-16.
However, the two Western Sydney sides have an established rivalry and there is always plenty on the line when they meet.
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Tue, 14th July, 2026, 18:44 AEST
Raiders v Rabbitohs: Strange steps up: Johnston returns
The Raiders aim to maintain their finals hopes against the in-form Rabbitohs after a strong win over the Bulldogs.
NRL.com
The Raiders are desperate to keep their top-eight chances alive when they host the in-form Rabbitohs on Saturday afternoon.
Ricky Stuart's men returned to form in a big way last week with a dominant 40-16 win over the Bulldogs to remain in touching distance of the eight with eight rounds to play.
The Raiders must keep the momentum rolling on Saturday as they look to mount a late charge to the finals.
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Tue, 14th July, 2026, 16:10 AEST
Wild stat makes rising Raiders star one of the NRL's most lethal weapons
Owen Pattie's hard work paid off, achieving five 40/20s in 35 NRL games, showcasing his exceptional talent.
The Canberra Times
Most people can't get off the park quick enough during a cold Canberra winter, but Owen Pattie "puts in the hours after training" - and this wild stat shows the work is paying off for one of the NRL's most lethal weapons.
Two pinpoint 40/20s in a win over Canterbury mean Pattie has now booted five in the first 35 games of his NRL career. Just two players have nailed more in that same career span - former Newcastle halfback Scott Dureau (nine) and ex-South Sydney livewire Chris Sandow (six).
Two players have a share of third place with Pattie on the list revealed by social media's "Random Stats Guy" - former St George Illawarra halfback Brett Firman, and ex-Raiders hooker Josh Hodgson.
But the figures that separate Pattie from the rest of the pack? The 22-year-old has started in just five of those games, and he has spent more than 40 minutes on the park just five times - but now the Raiders are reaping the rewards of Ricky Stuart's call to develop Pattie in NSW Cup at the start of the season.
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