Canberra Raiders Cup: Round 4 Preview
The Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup round four will kick off this weekend with three sides looking to make a stand atop the competition ladder, all heading in undefeated.
Belconnen United Sharks v Tuggeranong Bushrangers, 3pm Saturday 6 May at NSWRL HQ Bruce
The Sharks will host their first home game of the season against Tuggeranong on Saturday, with both teams looking to get their third win of the season.
The Sharks have been sensational in both attack and defence this season, defeating the Queanbeyan Blues last week in a 28-10 win.
The Sharks will have the home-ground advantage this week for the first time this season, but it looks as though the home side won’t need the extra advantage with the momentum they're carrying.
Meanwhile, the Bushrangers lost their first game of the season last week to the West Belconnen Warriors going down 16-4.
Tuggeranong will be looking to continue their attacking efforts, totalling a 74 points scored across their first two games.
The Sharks are currently sitting in second place on the ladder having not lost a game yet, while the Bushrangers are right behind them having only lost the one game.
West Belconnen Warriors v Goulburn City Bulldogs, 3pm Saturday 6 May Raiders Belconnen
The West Belconnen Warriors will be looking to continue their form from last week after their 12-point win over the Bushrangers.
The Warriors are one of the top three teams that currently sit undefeated, where they'll look to add one more in their first home game of the year.
They will be going into the game confident with their defence, only conceding 26 points in total to start the season.
Westies will be coming up against the Bulldogs who have only won one game so far but will be looking to inject more form and come out with their second win of the season.
Goulburn will utilise Ron Leapai as he currently sits as the top try scorer across the first-grade competition.
Queanbeyan Kangaroos v Yass Magpies, 3pm Saturday 6 May at Seears Workwear Oval
The Queanbeyan Roos are another undefeated side and they will be looking to continue their form after having a rest last weekend with the bye.
It has been hard this season to see fault in the way that the Roos play as they look very well balanced in attack and defence.
They come up against the tough Magpies who are currently sitting in 5th position on the ladder.
The Magpies will be looking to continue their incredible attacking form after beating the Gungahlin Bulls 30-10 last Saturday.
Both sides will be sure to put on a physical battle when they come up against each other come Saturday.
Gungahlin Bulls v Woden Valley Rams, 4:15 pm Saturday 6 May at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval
The Gungahlin Bulls will be looking to turn their season around when they host the Rams this weekend after three consecutive losses.
Gungahlin will be looking to their big game players to stand up, as they look down the barrel of an 0-4 start.
The Bulls side has not been able to put in a full 80-minute performance yet, but will be looking for their attack to improve in a season-defining game this weekend.
They will be coming up against the Rams who will be also looking for their second win of the season, off the back of hard-fought loss to the Bulldogs 20-6 last week.
The Rams have been close on many occasions this season but, have fallen short in the back end of games.
This game will be one you don’t want to miss with both teams looking to implement winning ways into their seasons.
