Junior Reps Round Four Wrap

The Westpac Lisa Fiaola side secured their first ever win on Saturday, dominating the Dragons 60-8 at Raiders Belconnen.

Only five minutes in, the Raiders opened the scoring with centre Paua-lee Going planting the ball over the line.

Canberra sustained this energy, scoring four tries in the first half and adding another eight on the board in the second half.

Paua-lee Going, Kymiah Steward and Maddison Higgins all scored try-doubles, helping their side secure the win.

They will have a week to rest with a bye in round five and look to continue their winning momentum when they take on the CC Roosters at Mascot Oval in round six.

Westpac Tarsha Gale Cup

The Tarsha Gale Cup side finished round four with a 18-10 loss at home to the Dragons.

The Raiders started the game strong, scoring two tries in the first half, leading 10 – 6 at halftime.

However, tries from the Raiders’ Isabella Piper and Gabriella Savage weren’t enough to topple the determined Dragons side.

The Canberra Raiders have a bye this week and will be looking to bounce back in round six against the Indigenous Academy Roosters at Mascot Oval.

UNE Harrold Matthews Cup

The UNE Harrold Matthews Cup got their first points on the board for the season defeating the St George Dragons 32-18 in Sydney. 

The Raiders got the scoreboard moving with a line break from Kodi Roberts, pushing through the Dragons defence and charging over the line.

The Raiders entered the second half with a 10-point lead, with the Dragons working hard to mount a comeback.

The green machine proved too strong, scoring another three tries to land a strong win.

The team has a bye this week and will be preparing to take on the Parramatta Eels at Eric Tweedale Stadium in round six.

UNE SG Ball Cup

In a thrilling clash against the Sydney Roosters, Canberra were able to secure a 30-28 win at Henson Park on Saturday.

Both teams were neck and neck for the entire 70-minute clash, with the Roosters opening the scoring and Raiders kicking off the scoreboard soon after.

Both sides stayed vigilant and hungry for the win, adding five tries each to the scoreboard.

Braydan Darmody was able to kick the Raiders to victory converting 5/5 conversions.

This marks the sides’ fourth win, placing themselves in second spot on the ladder.

Hoping to continue their winning form, Raiders take on the Manly Sea Eagles at home next Saturday.

Image by Mrs G Photography.