2024 Canberra Raiders Junior Representatives

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Full time in Laurie Daley Cup. Monaro Colts 32 defeated Macarthur Wests Tigers 10.

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26 mins to go TRY RAIDERS to Owen Hromow, chasing a lovely kick from Keahn Skipps to the in goal. Darmody converts from close to the posts.

Raiders 24-4

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23 mins to go TRY RAIDERS to Mark Tuialii, good shift to the right. They’re right in control now. Lovely kick from out wide for Darmody.

Raiders 30-4

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14 mins to go Nauer-Wood on report for a high tackle. Gives the Dogs a shot in the red zone.

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13 mins to go TRY BULLDOGS to winger Hamish Wilson in the corner. Off the back of the penalty. Converted Alex Conti. Hit the crossbar and went over.

Raiders 30-10

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8 mins to go TRY BULLDOGS to bench player Bailey Myers. Simple crash over. Conti converts. Raiders have to be careful here.

Raiders 30-16

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70th min TRY BULLDOGS to winger Hamish Wilson out wide. Followed a clear Bulldogs knock on. No conversion.

FULL TIME

Canberra Raiders 30
Canterbury Bulldogs 20

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2024 Round 5 Junior Representatives



Tarsha Gale Cup

Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers
Saturday, 2 March, 11:30am
Kirkham Oval, Camden

Canberra Raiders

1. Elise Simpson 2. Mya McGlynn 3. Lara Cosgrove 4. Heidi Brownlie 23. Samantha Nealon 16. Imojean Vea 7. Lahni Hall 8. Claudia Finau 9. Molly Chidgey 10. Jaida Faleono 11. Grace Maxwell 12. Chloe Cooper 13. India Dyball

14. Lola Fletcher 15. Angelina Costa 17. Magdalena Velovski 20. Halle Constable

21. Bridie Hampshire

Wests Tigers

1. Tiana-Lee Thorne (c) 2. Molly Mamo 3. Abbie Hamilton 4. Myracle Matara 5. Chelsea Blankenstein 6. Kiani Duckett 7. Katie Stevens 8. Cheyenne Baker 9. Shelbi Szabo 10. Sofaia Vaki 11. Tayleah Pasili 12. Iemaima Etuale 13. Claudia Brown

14. Kristen Grima 15. Teleciha Filino 16. Fanaafi Fauese 18. Elarnay Pele Taula

19. Dianne Palu 20. Abigail Jay-to

AT A GLANCE: The Canberra Raiders are coming off the bye, after recording their first win of the season in Round 3. They beat the Sharks, 16-10 at Cronulla. Their opponents this week, the Wests Tigers, broke a three game losing streak in Round 4, winning 24-10 against the Bears at Leichhardt. After a tight first half, the Tigers scored four tries in the second thirty. Fullback and captain, Tiana-Lee Thorne posted a double - as did centre Abbie Hamilton.

Season record: Raiders 1 and 2 (7th, -30)
Tigers 1 and 3 (10th, -70)
Form: Raiders WLLLW
Tigers LLLLW
Last five: Tigers 4, Raiders 1
Previous meetings: 2023 Round 4 Raiders 44 defeated Tigers 4 at Raiders Belconnen
2022 Round 6 Tigers 24 defeated Raiders 12 at Kirkham Oval
2021 Round 2 Tigers 16 defeated Raiders 10 at Kirkham Oval
2020 Round 3 Tigers 22 defeated Raiders 14 at NSWRL HQ, Belconnen
2019 Round 7 Tigers 34 defeated Raiders 10 at Leichhardt Oval

Team news: The Canberra starting team is unchanged from Round 3. Lola Fletcher and Angelina Costa have been added to the bench, while Paige Jardine and Ella Kelly drop out.



Harold Matthews

Canberra Raiders v Western Suburbs Magpies
Saturday, 2 March, 1:00pm
Kirkham Oval, Camden

Canberra Raiders

1. Cooper Johnston 2. Viliami Siale 3. Trent Nagel 4. Hardy Glover 5. Kruger Roache 6. Jamie Cowling 7. Troy Codey 8. Zildjian Tafili (c) 9. Jack Leighton 10. Thomas Handsaker 11. Geordan Amaiu 12. Lochie Ellard 13. Jack Milne

14. Max Hartwig 15. Samuel Green 16. Bryon Cahill 17. Arthur Smith

Western Suburbs Magpies

1. Ali Hicham Karnib 2. Tyson Walker 3. Glassie Glassie 4. Heamasi Makasini 5. Tyler Volcov 6. Onitoni Large 7. Alex Isdale 8. Maddax Fui 9. Ashton Large 10. Christian Taupau-Moors 11. Tomasi Tavui 12. Pheonix Godinet 13. Lorima Cosgrave

14. Brooklyn Milford 15. Siotame Havea Jr 16. Leviticus Tovia 17. Mase Hillcoat

18. Teancam Epati 19. Peter French

AT A GLANCE: The Raiders suffered a heartbreaking, 19-18, loss to the Sharks in Round 3 - with Cronulla potting the winning field goal inside the final two minutes. They had the bye to put that behind them in Round 4. The Magpies opened their season with two wins - against the Storm (44-22) and Knights (18-16). And on Sunday, they produced a big, 40-12 win over the North Sydney Bears at Kenthurst. It was comprehensive, with the Magpies scoring seven tries to three. The victory has seen the Western Suburbs outfit climb to second place on the ladder. Tough assignment for the team in green.

Season record: Raiders 0 and 3 (16th, -37)
Magpies 3 and 0 (2nd, +52)
Form: Raiders WLLLL
Magpies LWWWW
Last five: Raiders 3, Magpies 2
Previous meetings: 2023 Round 4 Raiders 26 defeated Magpies 14 at Raiders Belconnen
2022 Semi-final Magpies 20 defeated Raiders 16 at Kogarah Jubilee Stadium
2021 Round 2 Magpies 32 defeated Raiders 14 at Kirkham Oval
2019 Round 7 Raiders 16 defeated Magpies 14 at Leichhardt Oval
2018 Round 7 Raiders 14 defeated Magpies 12 at Kirkham Oval

Team news: Viliame Siale replaces Jet Millard on the wing, while Samuel Green comes in for Cooper Tuilakeba on the bench.



SG Ball

Canberra Raiders v Western Suburbs Magpies
Saturday, 2 March, 2:30pm
Kirkham Oval

Canberra Raiders

1. Braydan Darmody 2. Izayah Petricevich 3. Keisaia Su'a 4. Bailey Nash 5. Lekani Mpaso 6. Ethan Alaia 7. Keahn Skipps 8. Elvis Nauer-Wood 9. Xavier Cacciotti 10. Samuel Hyne 11. Atini Tuialii 12. Mahonri Tiotala 13. Owen Hromow

14. Taylor Withington 15. Thomas Lunney 16. Jayden Wolfe 18. Mitchell Brophy 22. Brock Apolevski

Western Suburbs Magpies

1. Heath Mason 2. Navren Willett 3. William Craig 4. Luke Laulilii 5. Daniel Waqa 6. Heith Pritchard 7. Luke Keppie 8. Jordan Miller 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. Michael Coady 11. Mitchell Taotua 12. Roy Quiroz-Mapusua 13. Kit Laulilii

14. Ryan Polsen 15. Denzel Schaafhausen-Mino 16. Tevita Tukuafu 17. Jeremiah Leatigaga

19. James Folaumoetui

AT A GLANCE: The Canberra Raiders produced a 30-20 victory over the Canterbury Bulldogs at Seiffert Oval on Sunday. The scores were closer than they should have been, after the Raiders took a 30-4 lead with just under 25 minutes left on the clock. The Bulldogs scored the final three tries of the game, two to winger Hamish Wilson and one to benchie Bailey Myers. The game was played in hot conditions, but the Raiders will not be able to afford that late fade too often.

The Raiders were the better team for much of the first half, but the Dogs were the first to score, through winger Chelden Hayward, after a kick ahead on the last. Canberra scored two tries in the space of five minutes, late in the first half. Second rower Mahonri Tiotala crossed in the 28th minute, while a scoot from dummy half produced a trademark try for hooker Xavier Cacciotti. Canberra took a 12-4 lead to the break.



Canberra was quick out of the blocks in the second half, with No. 14 Taylor Withington scoring near the posts in the 37th minute. Soon after, a great kick from half Keahn Skipps set up five eighth Ethan Alaia for a four pointer, while Mark Tuialii barged over in the 47th minute. Canberra had built an unassailable lead by that point.

The Raiders' opponents this week the Magpies, posted a 48-6 win over the North Sydney Bears at Kenthurst in Round 4. That meant the Bears are still winless in 2024, at the bottom of the ladder.

There is not a lot between these teams in terms of form, but the Magpies will be favoured. Canberra must win to stay in the race. They can do it. They just need to stay on their current path - and concentrate for the entire match.

Season record: Raiders 2 and 2 (10th, -44)
Magpies 2 and 1, 1 drawn (6th, +56)
Form: Raiders LLLWW
Magpies LWDLW
Last five: Raiders 4, Magpies 1
Previous meetings: 2023 Round 4 Raiders 40 defeated Magpies 12 at Raiders Belconnen
2021 Round 2 Raiders 16 defeated Magpies 10 at Kirkham Oval
2019 Round 7 Raiders 38 defeated Magpies 6 at Leichhardt Oval
2018 Round 7 Raiders 70 defeated Magpies 4 at Kirkham Oval
2016 Round 4 Magpies 52 defeated Raiders 30 at Raiders Belconnen

Team news: The Canberra Raiders squad is unchanged.

Andrew Johns Cup

Riverina Bulls v Monaro Colts
Sunday, 3 March, 10:00am
Equex Centre, Wagga Wagga
Live stream: NSWRL TV

Riverina Bulls

1. Dane Mott 5. Max Beavan 3. Viliame Siale 19. Andrew Pearse 21. Nate Broekman 6. Harry Boxsell 7. Matthew Adams 8. Vula Wate 9. Jarryd Foster 10. Jude Cattle 11. Joshua Harris 12. Tyler Jordan 13. Kayne Crowe

14. Ethan McDonald 15. Kai Stanmore 17. Riley Ivanku 18. Jye Parker-Little

16. Ajay Chilby

Monaro Colts

1. Tyler Stonham 2. Sebastian Jones 3. Latrell Dyer 4. Darcy Baldwin 5. Nioka Aldridge 6. Rhys Chapman 7. Lachlan Smith 8. Billy Jai Pumpa (c) 9. Max Buser 10. Kodi Roberts 11. Tyla Hope 12. Ben Gasnier 13. Johnny Constable

14. Joaz Ayamiseba 15. Brodie Irvin 16. Hunter McDonald 17. Sonny Willett

18. Darnell Thomas



Laurie Daley Cup

Riverina Bulls v Monaro Colts
Sunday, 3 March, 11:20am
Equex Centre, Wagga Wagga
Live stream: NSWRL TV

Riverina Bulls

1. Preston Schultz 2. Ata Junior Misi 3. Jesse Watson 4. Tali Talioesila 5. Lachlan Breed 6. Callum Rossiter 7. Nicholas Cannellis 8. Dylan Bendall 9. Axel Knowles 10. Mason Payne 11. Nicholas Bett 12. Jackson Clarke 13. Isaiah Nauer

14. Brayden Fejsa-Sexton 15. Brock Baker 16. Tye Neason 17. Eric Tui

Monaro Colts

1. Ash Flint 2. Brady Smith 3. Luke Tuialii 4. Harry Hudson 5. Lachlan Cunanan 6. Clinton Latham 7. Jonah Anderson 8. Alex Hardy 9. Sam Chapman 10. Jesse Milin 11. Joseph Elton 12. Samuel Griffin 13. Dylan Watkins

14. Yuri Hromow 15. Ryan Blowes 16. Sam Lever 17. Josiah Leuila-Briggs

It’s the final regular season round in the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cups. The Colts are out of contention in the Andrew Johns Cup, but a win in Laurie Daley Cup this week, will assure them of a spot in the finals.

[RaiderHulk]

Will need to work on closing out games instead of holding the lead but good win nonetheless. It was Alaia that scored from the Skipps kick.

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Canberra Raiders further extend female Pathway Program

The Canberra Raiders have continued their commitment to the growth of women’s rugby league in the local region, with the addition of an under 15s development squad. This follows on from the success of the creation of the club’s under 17s female pathway program late last year. Raiders NRLW coach Darrin Borthwick is excited at the prospect of adding another age group to the female pathway at the Raiders.

“After establishing our Under 17s elite squad, we felt that we needed the same in our 15s space. That’s another part of our pathway that we felt we were missing and we are very keen and eager to see that squad come together,” Borthwick said.

Read more: https://www.raiders.com.au/news/2024/03 ... y-program/

[The Greenhouse]

Welcome to our coverage of today’s Tarsha Gale Cup clash between the Canberra Raiders and Wests Tigers at Kirkham Oval, Camden. Kick off at 11:30 am. This post will update with live scores, so refresh for the latest.

Here are the final team line ups:

Canberra Raiders

1. Elise Simpson 2. Mya McGlynn 3. Lara Cosgrove 21. Bridie Hampshire 5. Jade Harding 16. Imojean Vea 7. Lahni Hall 8. Claudia Finau 9. Molly Chidgey 10. Jaida Faleono 4. Heidi Brownlie 11. Grace Maxwell 13. India Dyball

14. Lola Fletcher 15. Angelina Costa 17. Magdalena Velovski 20. Halle Constable

12. Chloe Cooper

Wests Tigers

6. Kiani Duckett 2. Molly Mamo 3. Abbie Hamilton 4. Myracle Matara 5. Chelsea Blankenstein 11. Tayleah Pasili 7. Katie Stevens 8. Cheyenne Baker 9. Shelbi Szabo 10. Sofaia Vaki 12. Lemaima Etuale 14. Dianne Palu 13. Claudia Brown

16. Fanaafi Fauese 17. Italia Nuku-Mariner 19. Kristen Grima 21. Teleciha Filino

18. Elarnay Pele Taula

Canberra Raiders 12

Tries
Imojean Vea 18'
Lola Fletcher 50'

Goals
Lara Cosgrove 19'
Lara Cosgrove 51'

Wests Tigers 18

Tries
Cheyenne Baker 2'
Shelbi Szabo 6
Abbie Hamilton 23'
Claudia Brown 36'

Goals
Chelsea Blankenstein 37'

HALF TIME: Wests Tigers 12 led Canberra Raiders 6
FULL TIME: Wests Tigers 18 defeated Canberra Raiders 12

[The Greenhouse]

Welcome to our coverage of today’s Harold Matthews clash between the Canberra Raiders and Western Suburbs Magpies at Kirkham Oval, Camden. Kick off at 1:00pm. This post will update with live scores, so refresh for the latest.

Here are the final team line ups:

Canberra Raiders

1. Cooper Johnston 2. Viliami Siale 4. Hardy Glover 20. Preston Smallwood 5. Kruger Roache 6. Jamie Cowling 7. Troy Codey 8. Zildjian Tafili (c) 13. Jack Milne 10. Thomas Handsaker 11. Geordan Amaiu 12. Lochie Ellard 22. Billy Hollands

3. Trent Nagel 9. Jack Leighton 15. Samuel Green 17. Arthur Smith

16. Bryon Cahill

Western Suburbs Magpies

1. Ali Hicham Karnib 2. Tyson Walker 3. Glassie Glassie 4. Heamasi Makasini 5. Tyler Volcov 20. Jhevon Lele 7. Alex Isdale 8. Maddax Fui 9. Ashton Large 10. Christian Taupau-Moors 11. Tomasi Tavui 12. Pheonix Godinet 13. Lorima Cosgrave

14. Brooklyn Milford 15. Siotame Havea Jr 16. Leviticus Tovia 17. Mase Hillcoat

18. Teancam Epati

Canberra Raiders 12

Tries
Lochie Ellard 24'
Cooper Johnston 32'

Goals
Jack Milne 25'
Jack Milne 33'

Western Suburbs Magpies 36

Tries
Ashton Large 5'
Tyson Walker 12'
Christian Taupau-Moors 19'
Heamasi Makasini 40'
Tyson Walker 46'
Heamasi Makasini 59'

Goals
Heamasi Makasini 6'
Heamasi Makasini 13'
Heamasi Makasini 21'
Heamasi Makasini 42'
Heamasi Makasini 48'
Heamasi Makasini 60'

HALF TIME: Western Suburbs Magpies 18 led Canberra Raiders 6
FULL TIME: Western Suburbs Magpies 36 defeated Canberra Raiders 12

[The Greenhouse]

Welcome to our coverage of today’s SG Ball clash between the Canberra Raiders and Western Suburbs Magpies at Kirkham Oval, Camden. Kick off at 1:00pm. This post will update with live scores, so refresh for the latest.

Here are the final team line ups:

Canberra Raiders

1. Braydan Darmody 2. Izayah Petricevich 3. Keisaia Su'a 4. Bailey Nash 5. Dakai Bolatagici 6. Ethan Alaia 21. Sam Chapman 13. Owen Hromow 9. Xavier Cacciotti 15. Thomas Lunney 11. Atini Tuialii 17. Jordan Uta 14. Taylor Withington

7. Jonah Anderson 16. Jayden Wolfe 20. Mathias Tomuli-Ah-Khoi 22. Brock Apolevski

19. Harry Hudson

Western Suburbs Magpies

1. Heath Mason 2. Navren Willett 3. William Craig 4. Luke Laulilii 5. Daniel Waqa 6. Heith Pritchard 7. Luke Keppie 8. Jordan Miller 9. Tallyn Da Silva 10. Michael Coady 11. Mitchell Taotua 12. Roy Quiroz-Mapusua 13. Kit Laulilii

14. Ryan Polsen 15. Denzel Schaafhausen-Mino 16. Tevita Tukuafu 17. Jeremiah Leatigaga

19. James Folaumoetui

Canberra Raiders 18

Tries
Xavier Cacciotti 45'
Ethan Alaia 54'
Mathias Tomuli-Ah-Khoi 69'

Goals
Braydan Darmody 46'
Braydan Darmody 56'
Braydan Darmody 70'

Western Suburbs Magpies 20

Tries
Heath Mason 13'
Navren Willett 33'
Daniel Waqa 62'

Goals
Tallyn Da Silva 15'
Tallyn Da Silva 25'
Tallyn Da Silva 35'
Tallyn Da Silva 64'

HALF TIME: Western Suburbs Magpies 14 led Canberra Raiders 0
FULL TIME: Western Suburbs Magpies 20 defeated Canberra Raiders 18

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[The Greenhouse]

Andrew Johns Cup

FULL TIME

Monaro Colts 34 defeated Riverina Bulls 8 at Wagga Wagga

Laurie Daley Cup

FULL TIME

Monaro Colts 62 defeated Riverina Bulls 12 at Wagga Wagga

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2024 Round 6 Junior Representatives



Tarsha Gale Cup

Canberra Raiders v Penrith Panthers
Saturday 9 March, 12:00pm
Raiders Belconnen

Canberra Raiders

1. Elise Simpson 2. Mya McGlynn 3. Lara Cosgrove 5. Jade Harding 16. Imojean Vea 7. Lahni Hall 8. Jaida Faleono 24. Molly Chidgey 10. Claudia Finau 11. Grace Maxwell 12. Heidi Brownlie 13. India Dyball

14. Halle Constable 15. Lola Fletcher 17. Magdalena Velovski 21. Angelina Costa

22. Chloe Cooper 18. Tanesha Dennis 20. Ella Kelly

Penrith Panthers

1. Jalice Brown 2. Mele Siale 3. Daisy McKeon 4. Mackenzie Doust 5. Hannah Kapua 6. Ellyssa Myers 7. Jaida Staben 8. Serah Poloaalii 9. Montana McLean 10. Summer Jitoko 11. Vineta Tiatia 12. Taylor Keppie 13. Mesha Fretton

14. Chloe Patrick 15. Lakishar Whata-Fepuleai 16. Zharia Hukui 18. Lily-Ann Abboud

19. Faith Ryder 20. Danielle Manuel 21. Beatres Luka 22. Kirby Maslin 26. Jemma Casey

AT A GLANCE: The Canberra Raiders suffered an 18-12 defeat at the hands of the Wests Tigers at Kirkham Oval, Camden on Saturday. The Tigers shot out to an 8-0 lead, after just six minutes. And while five eighth Imojean Vea struck back in the 19th minute, a try to Tigers centre Abbie Hamilton ensured that the home team would go to the break with a 12-6 lead. Six minutes into the second half, the Tigers went further ahead, courtesy of a try to lock and captain Claudia Brown. Raiders benchie, Lola Fletcher scored with 10 minutes remaining, but that was not enough.



The Raiders' opponents this week, the Penrith Panthers, are coming off two huge defeats. In Round 3, they lost 72-4 to the Bulldogs. They then fell to the Roosters, 58-0, the following week. The Panthers at least have had an opportunity to re-set during their Round 5 bye.

Season record: Raiders 1 and 3 (8th, -36)
Panthers 2 and 2 (7th, -58)
Form: Raiders LLLWL
Panthers LWWLL
Previous meetings: 2019 Round 6 Panthers 28 defeated Raiders 0 at St Marys Leagues
2018 Round 2 Panthers 44 defeated Raiders 32 at Raiders Belconnen

Team news: The Raiders have failed to name a player to fill one of the centre roles. The team is otherwise unchanged.

Harold Matthews

Canberra Raiders v Western Suburbs Magpies
Saturday, 9 March, 1:30pm
Kirkham Oval, Camden

Canberra Raiders

1. Cooper Johnston 2. Viliami Siale 3. Preston Smallwood 4. Hardy Glover 5. Kruger Roache 6. Jamie Cowling 7. Troy Codey 8. Zildjian Tafili 9. Jack Leighton 10. Billy Hollands 11. Geordan Amaiu 12. Lochie Ellard 13. Jack Milne

14. Trent Nagel 15. Samuel Green 16. Thomas Handsaker 17. Arthur Smith

Penrith Panthers

1. Jayden Carter 2. Siloama Tutavake 3. Hunter Bell 4. Marcellus Iakopo 5. Tanner Crook 6. Cameron Bamblett 7. Jhett Sydir 8. Roman Tuaimau 17. Isaiah Wynbergen Titoko 10. Charbel Kheirallah 11. Leo-Stipe Latu 12. Heinz Lemoto 13. Cooper Flood

14. Josiah Vahaakolo-Fifita 15. Steven Whalan 16. Talmage Brown 21. Jahziah Palmer-Vaivao

18. Cedric Peti Tafola 20. Preston Talamaivao 23. Caleb Wright

AT A GLANCE: The Harold Matthews Raiders remain winless in season 2024, after they were defeated, 36-12, by the Western Suburbs Magpies at Camden in Round 5. The Magpies led 18-6 at half time, with Raiders second rower Lochie Ellard getting a four pointer just before the break. The Raiders drew within six points two minutes into the second half, courtesy of a great long range try to fullback Cooper Johnston. But it was all the Magpies after that.



Canberra's opponents this week, the Panthers, suffered two big losses in a row in Rounds 3 and 4 - to the Bulldogs (46-10) and Roosters (40-16). But they bounced back on Saturday, beating the Steelers, 30-12, at Windsor Sports Complex. Fullback Jayden Carter and five eighth Cameron Bamblett both bagged doubles.

The Panthers finished as minor premiers last year. And while things are not going quite as well for them in 2024, they will be an tough assignment for the Green Machine this weekend.

Season record: Raiders 0 and 4 (16th, -61)
Panthers 3 and 2 (7th, +8)
Form: Raiders LLLLL
Panthers WWLLW
Last five: Panthers 4, Raiders 1
Previous meetings: 2022 Finals Week 1 Raiders 24 defeated Panthers 18 at Ringrose Park
2022 Round 3 Panthers 22 defeated Raiders 18 at Raiders Belconnen
2019 Round 6 Panthers 22 defeated Raiders 20 at St Marys Leagues
2018 Round 2 Panthers 38 defeated Raiders 12 at Raiders Belconnen
2016 Finals Week 1 Panthers 30 defeated Raiders 6 at Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Team news: Jack Leighton returns to starting hooker, with Jack Milne moving back to lock. Billy Hollands will start at prop, with Thomas Handsaker dropping to the bench.



SG Ball

Canberra Raiders v Penrith Panthers
Saturday 9 March, 3:00pm
Raiders Belconnen

Canberra Raiders

1. Braydan Darmody 2. Izayah Petricevich 3. Keisaia Su'a 4. Bailey Nash 5. Lekani Mpaso 6. Ethan Alaia 7. Keahn Skipps 8. Elvis Nauer-Wood 9. Xavier Cacciotti 10. Samuel Hyne 11. Mahonri Tiotala 12. Jordan Uta 13. Owen Hromow

14. Taylor Withington 15. Thomas Lunney 16. Sam Chapman 17. Jayden Wolfe

20. Mathias Tomuli-Ah-Kuoi

Penrith Panthers

1. Jack Attard 2. Ej Vaoliko Savesi 3. Tuaomaliemavaitoelau Patea 4. Poutoa Hotere-Papalii 5. Mitchell Heather 6. Cameron Robertson 7. Jett Cleary 8. Zedrick Tupulua 9. Jenson Tuaoi 10. Hokafonu Lemoto 11. Cooper Hale 12. Jack Ewer 13. Kye Raven

14. Zaid Lehn 15. William Herbert 16. Hayden Brown 17. Josiah Vaha'akolo-Fifita

18. Marika Korovou 21. Harry Wald 23. Tana Papu 25. Thomas Vanegas

AT A GLANCE: A disrupted Raiders outfit produced a second half comeback against the Western Suburbs Magpies, scoring three tries in the final 25 minutes. But it was not enough, with the Green Machine just falling short in the 20-18 defeat.

There were six late changes to the Canberra starting line up and that had an impact. The Magpies led 14-0 at half time. Tries to hooker Xavier Cacciotti and five eighth Ethan Alaia brought Canberra right back into the game at the 55 minute mark. Both were the result of quick scoots from dummy half. But a converted try to Magpies winger Daniel Waqa in the 63rd minute made things safe for the home team. A try to bustling Canberra forward, Mathias Tomuli-Ah-Khoi right on full time came too late. The loss has seen the Raiders drop to 12th on the ladder - and they'll need to have a run of wins in the final four rounds of the regular season if they're to play finals.



The Penrith Panthers produced a 24-16 victory over the Illawarra Steelers on Saturday at Windsor - their second of the year so far. Penrith led 18-6 at half time, but two second half tries for the Steelers saw them trail by just two points after 55 minutes. A try to Penrith prop Judah Galuvau in the 60th minute proved to be the difference.

These two teams finished first and second on the ladder last year. But both have been a bit off the pace in 2024. This is a game that the Raiders must win - and can win. They've got a good chance in this one, at home.

Season record: Raiders 2 and 3 (12th, -46)
Panthers 2 and 2, 1 draw (9th, +18)
Form: Raiders LLWWL
Panthers LWDLW
Last five: Panthers 4, Raiders 1
Previous meetings: 2022 Round 3 Panthers 44 defeated Raiders 18 at Raiders Belconnen
2018 Finals Week 2 Panthers 20 defeated Raiders 18 at Leichhardt Oval
2018 Round 2 Panthers 40 defeated Raiders 14 at Raiders Belconnen
2016 Round 8 Panthers 32 defeated Raiders 12 at Raiders Belconnen
2015 Round 1 Raiders 20 defeated Panthers 16 at Panthers Stadium

Team news: Keahn Skipps returns to the side at halfback, replacing Sam Chapman. Chapman moves to the bench. Lekani Mpaso is also back on the wing, with Dakai Bolatagici dropping out of the squad. Elvis Nauer-Wood and Samuel Hyne return as the starting props, with Owen Hromow moving back to lock and Thomas Lunney to the bench. Regular second rower Mahonri Tiotala is back and will partner Jordan Uta. Taylor Withington returns to the bench.

[The Greenhouse]

Welcome to our coverage of today’s Round 6 Canberra Raiders Junior Representatives matches. First up, Tarsha Gale Cup. Live scores from noon.

Final team line ups:

Canberra Raiders

1. Elise Simpson 2. Mya McGlynn 3. Lara Cosgrove 5. Jade Harding 20. Ella Kelly 16. Imojean Vea 7. Lahni Hall 8. Jaida Faleono 15. Lola Fletcher 10. Claudia Finau 12. Heidi Brownlie 13. India Dyball (c) 11. Grace Maxwell

4. Bridie Hampshire 14. Halle Constable 17. Magdalena Velovski 21. Angelina Costa

18. Tanesha Dennis

Penrith Panthers

1. Jalice Brown 2. Mele Siale 3. Daisy McKeon 4. Mackenzie Doust 5. Hannah Kapua 14. Chloe Patrick 7. Jaida Staben (c) 8. Serah Poloaalii 9. Montana McLean 10. Summer Jitoko 11. Vineta Tiatia 12. Taylor Keppie 13. Mesha Fretton

15. Lakishar Whata-Fepuleai 16. Zharia Hukui 17 Aaliyah Tahu-Apiata 26. Jemma Casey

18. Lily-Ann Abboud

[The Greenhouse]

Gold Academy trials U15s

FULL TIME

Penrith Panthers 34
Canberra Raiders 4

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Canberra Raiders kick off in Tarsha Gale. We are underway.

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3rd min TRY PANTHERS to hooker Montana McLean after an early Raiders error gave the visitors good territory and possession. Converted from out wide by Jaida Staben. A little too easy.

Panthers 6-0

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16th min PENALTY GOAL PANTHERS to Jaida Staben. Raiders off side protecting their own goal line. Canberra has had chances at the other end, but errors are costing them.

Panthers 8-0

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23rd min Great run down the middle from Raider Halle Constable, followed by a red zone penalty on the last. But it ends with an obstruction play.

[The Greenhouse]

25th min TRY RAIDERS to Lara Cosgrove. Great run from 30 metres out. No conversion from Cosgrove of her own try.

Panthers 8-4

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28th min Great run down the grandstand touchline from Jade Harding. And there’s a professional foul from the Panthers. SIN BIN. The Raiders can’t take advantage of the penalty, knocking on over the line.

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HALF TIME

Penrith Panthers 8
Canberra Raiders 4

[The Greenhouse]

The final Harold Matthews teams are in! The Raiders kick off their clash with the Panthers at 1:30pm.

Canberra Raiders

1. Cooper Johnston 2. Viliami Siale 3. Preston Smallwood 4. Hardy Glover 5. Kruger Roache 6. Jamie Cowling 7. Troy Codey 8. Zildjian Tafili (c) 9. Jack Leighton 10. Billy Hollands 11. Geordan Amaiu 12. Lochie Ellard 13. Jack Milne

15. Samuel Green 16. Thomas Handsaker 20. Jake May 21. Patrick Koen

14. Trent Nagel

Penrith Panthers

1. Jayden Carter 2. Siloama Tutavake 3. Hunter Bell 4. Marcellus Iakopo 5. Tanner Crook 6. Cameron Bamblett 7. Jhett Sydir 8. Roman Tuaimau 17. Isaiah Wynbergen Titoko 10. Charbel Kheirallah 11. Leo-Stipe Latu 12. Heinz Lemoto 13. Cooper Flood

14. Josiah Vahaakolo-Fifita 15. Steven Whalan 16. Talmage Brown 21. Jahziah Palmer-Vaivao

23. Caleb Wright

[The Greenhouse]

We’re back underway in the second half of Tarsha Gale Cup.

[The Greenhouse]

33rd min TRY RAIDERS to Lara Cosgrove in the grandstand corner. Her second. Great goal from the sideline from Elise Simpson.

Raiders 10
Panthers 8

[The Greenhouse]

46th min TRY RAIDERS to Lara Cosgrove. HAT TRICK! She got around the defensive line on the right edge and ran 70 metres to score. Wonderful try. No conversion Simpson.

Raiders 14-8

[The Greenhouse]

49th min TRY RAIDERS to Elise Simpson. Great break from prop Claudia Finau down the middle and Simpson is backing up. Lara Cosgrove converts from in front. Another great try.

Raiders 20-8

[The Greenhouse]

53rd min TRY RAIDERS to Jade Harding. Great break from Heidi Brownlie after picking up a loose ball. She passed when she probably didn’t need to, after the tackler couldn’t get to her. Converted from in front Cosgrove. Another great long range try.

Raiders 26-8

[The Greenhouse]

58th min TRY RAIDERS to Elise Simpson. A 70 metre run, no catching her. Wonderful footy being played in this second half. Lara Cosgrove converts from in front. This has been a great win.

Canberra Raiders 32
Penrith Panthers 8

FULL TIME

[The Greenhouse]

Raiders kick off in Harold Matthews.

[The Greenhouse]

7th min TRY PANTHERS to Jhett Sydir. A bit too easy that one. Converted Hunter Bell.

Panthers 6-0

[The Greenhouse]

13th min TRY RAIDERS to Jack Leighton, dives over from dummy half from close range. The prop drew in four defenders in the preceding tackle, so there was plenty of traffic. Converted Jack Milne from close to the posts.

Raiders 6
Panthers 6