NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg Round 13 Wrap

The Raiders Jersey Flegg side claimed an impressive win over the Rabbitohs on the weekend, while the NSW Cup side suffered a tight loss in round 13 action.

NSW Cup

The Raiders NSW Cup side were defeated 26-20 by the Rabbitohs at Accor Stadium on Saturday. 

Both teams scored four tries each, with the goal kicking of Rabbitohs halfback Dean Hawkins proving the difference. 

The Raiders lead 14-12 at the half-time break after tries to Peter Hola, Jed Stuart and Brad Morkos. 

The Rabbitohs leveled the scores at 14-14 after a successful penalty goal before jumping ahead to 20-14 with a try to Peter Mamouzelos and conversion by Hawkins. 

Raiders fullback Xavier Savage went over for a four-pointer in the 62nd minute, with Brad Schneider converting to again level the scores, this time at 20-20 with 15 minutes of play remaining. 

But it was the Rabbitohs who had the final say, with centre Josiah Karapani scoring and Hawkins converting to give the home side a 26-20 lead with five minutes remaining. 

The result sees the Raiders finish the round in sixth place on the ladder, still two points behind third place. 

The Raiders take on the Western Suburbs Magpies on Saturday afternoon at Lidcombe Oval in Sydney.