Canberra Raiders Cup: Round 10 Preview
The Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup enters the second half of the season, headlined by a blockbuster top of the table clash between the Kangaroos and Bulldogs.
Queanbeyan Kangaroos v Goulburn City Bulldogs, 3pm, Saturday 24 June at Seears Workwear Oval
The Kangaroos will play host to Goulburn this Saturday in a thrilling affair between the two top sides.
Queanbeyan continued their streak of eight straight wins, defeating the Blues 34-14 in the Queanbeyan derby.
Goulburn also secured their fourth straight win, piling 44 points on the bottom of the table, Yass Magpies at home on Saturday.
This one is expected to be fiery, with both sides showcasing their blistering attack off the back of their strong forward packs.
Belconnen United Sharks v Gungahlin Bulls, 3pm, Saturday 24 June at NSWRL HQ, Bruce
The Sharks carry some recent form after a mid-year slump to host a refreshed Gungahlin outfit at Bruce this Saturday.
The Sharks relished in the Belconnen derby last weekend, knocking off the cross-town rival Warriors in an enormous second half effort.
Gungahlin will look to turn the tide on what has been a disappointing start to their 2023 season, only securing the two wins on the season.
Either side's defence will be a focus come Saturday afternoon, as both sides boast attacking weapons on their edges.
Woden Valley Rams v Yass Magpies, 3pm, Saturday 24 June at Phillip Oval
Woden will look to make it two from two over the Magpies this Saturday, when they return home after a stunning 38-36 victory at Walker Park in round one of the competition.
The Magpies continue to show glimpses of brilliance but have yet to found consistency, after what has been a tough year for the Yass side.
Woden will sure to be battered and bruised after a physical clash in the South Side derby last weekend, coming away with a crucial 24-22 win at Greenway Oval.
While the Magpies will have their whole season on the line, sitting eight points outside the top four, needing to win practically every game for the remainder of the season for a shot at finals.
Queanbeyan Blues v Tuggeranong Bushrangers, 3pm, Saturday 24 June at Seiffert Oval
The Queanbeyan Blues host the Tuggeranong Bushrangers in an important clash for either side.
The Blues come off a tight 34-14 defeat to the Roos in what has been a huge improvement for the club over the last month.
The Bushies also enter this clash after their 24-22 defeat to the Rams, likely without some of their key players after a brutal clash last Saturday.
They last met back in round one where the Bushies got the chocolates 38-12, but expect a different result this time around given both sides' recent form.
