NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg Round One Preview

The Knock on Effect NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup competitions kick off this weekend, with the two Raiders sides travelling to Leichhardt Oval to take on the Warriors.

The Knock on Effect NSW Cup 

The Raiders NSW Cup side start their 2025 campaign against the New Zealand Warriors on Saturday afternoon in what looms as a tough first round match. 

The Raiders had a strong season last year and made it all the way to the preliminary final, where they lost by two points to the eventual premiers the Newtown Jets. 

This year Chris Lewis has stepped into the Raiders NSW Cup coaching role and has plenty of talent in his side for the opening round. 

Five-eighth Adam Cook played six NRL games last year and will be a leader for the young side in the halves. 

Myles Martin has been named at lock in what will be his first game in the Raiders Cup team, while fellow new recruit Jensen Taumoepeau will line up on the wing. 

The Warriors have named a strong side featuring players with NRL experience for this week's clash. New Warriors recruit Tanah Boyd has been named at halfback alongside Te Maire Martin. 

Morgan Harper and Rocco Berry will line up at wing and centre respectively while Freddy Lussick will come off the bench. 

Kick off for the clash is at 2:00pm on Saturday at Leichhardt Oval.