Junior Reps Wrap: Round Seven

The Raiders LF Cup side recorded a strong 30-4 victory over the Bears at Raiders Belconnen on Saturday.

The damage was done in the first half, scoring all 30 points in the opening 30 minutes.

Raiders backrower Kymiah Stewart opened the match with a try double in the first five minutes.

This win keeps the Raiders in the fight for a finals birth in their inaugural season, sitting two points behind the Panthers who are eighth.

Tarsha Gale Cup

The Raiders TG Cup side came away 26-24 winners over the Bears in a tight clash at Raiders Belconnen.

It was four tries a piece in a thrilling round seven clash, where nothing could split the pair.

Both fullbacks Elise Simpson and Lilly Watson showcased their goal-kicking ability, nailing 4/4 conversions to level the match at 24-all with 10 minutes left.

The Raiders were awarded a penalty where Simpson put the ball through the uprights to finish 5/5 and win her side the match.

Canberra will now take on the Rabbitohs at Redfern Oval this weekend.

Harold Matthews Cup

Canberra's Harold Matts Cup side went down 28-16 to the Roosters on Saturday afternoon.

It was a back and forth start, both sides trading tries in the first half where the Roosters led 18-16 heading into the sheds.

But it was all one-way traffic from there on, the Roosters scoring two late tries to run away with the 28-16 victory.

The Raiders will meet the 8th-placed Bears at Raiders Belconnen this weekend in a must-win game to try and leapfrog them into finals contention.

SG Ball Cup

Canberra suffered their second defeat of the season, going down 30-26 in the dying stages to the Melbourne Storm.

The Raiders SG Ball side have had a brilliant season so far but have recently dropped two matches heading into the final weeks of the regular season.

After leading 14-10 at halftime, the Raiders couldn't hold out the Storm late as they ran over the top with a try and penalty goal in the dying stages.

Canberra sit equal third as they prepare for the bottom of the table Dragons and look to bounce back ahead of the finals series.

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