Canberra Raiders Cup: Round Nine Preview
Round Nine of the Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup showcases four exciting matchups as teams compete for crucial points before the competition heads into a long weekend bye round next week.
Belconnen United Sharks vs West Belconnen Warriors, 3:00pm Saturday at NSWRL HQ Bruce
The Belconnen United Sharks will be aiming to extend their winning streak to three games as they host their rivals, the West Belconnen Warriors, in a derby this Saturday at NSWRL HQ Bruce.
Fresh off a narrow 22-18 victory over the Tuggeranong Bushrangers, the Sharks are riding high on the back of standout performances from Owen Hromow, Sonny Tupuola and Matt Woolnough, who contributed significantly to their recent success.
The Warriors are also coming off a tight 20-16 win against the Goulburn City Bulldogs, with a standout performance from Kane Rushton scoring a double.
Both teams will be eager to secure vital competition points and solidify a position in the top four of the Canberra Raiders Cup.
Expect a closely contested battle as these local rivals clash at NSWRL HQ Bruce.
Queanbeyan Blues vs Tuggeranong Bushrangers, 3:00pm Saturday at Seiffert Oval
The Queanbeyan Blues will be playing host to the Tuggeranong Bushrangers this Saturday afternoon at Seiffert Oval.
After enjoying a bye last weekend, the Blues will be keen to pick up where they left off, aiming to continue their strong campaign so far.
Tuggeranong, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back from their narrow 22-18 defeat to the Sharks.
Despite the loss, the Bushrangers showcased promising signs, including a double from Julian Haywood-Whiley and a strong kicking game from Liam Oakley.
Both teams will be motivated to secure a win, making for an exciting and competitive encounter.
Yass Magpies vs Woden Valley Rams, 3:00pm Saturday at Walker Park
Yass Magpies will be hosting the Woden Valley Rams this Saturday afternoon at Walker Park.
The Magpies will be eager to turn their fortunes around as they host the high-flying Rams.
Yass suffered a crushing 58-0 defeat at the hands of the Queanbeyan Kangaroos last week, leaving them at the bottom of the ladder.
Meanwhile, the Rams are in red-hot form, coming off a dominant 28-0 win over the Gungahlin Bulls.
Boosted by strong performances from second rower Ron Leapai and centre Gideon Afemui, the Rams will look to continue their winning streak.
This matchup presents a significant challenge for the Magpies, who will need to dig deep to compete against the top-of-the-table Rams.
Goulburn City Bulldogs vs Queanbeyan Kangaroos, 3:00pm Saturday at Workers Arena
The Goulburn City Bulldogs will face a stern test when they welcome the Queanbeyan Kangaroos to Workers Arena this Saturday.
The Bulldogs are coming off a close 20-16 loss to the West Belconnen Warriors and will be desperate to avoid another defeat.
Meanwhile, the Kangaroos will be brimming with confidence following their outstanding 58-0 victory over the Yass Magpies.
With attacking strike like Kaine Pagura, Jake Kiely, and Jaxen Yow who all scored doubles last weekend, the Kangaroos will be tough opponents.
The Bulldogs will need to showcase their determination to challenge a Queanbeyan side eager to continue their impressive run.
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