It was a tough weekend for the Raiders' junior reps sides, with all three teams recording losses in round two action.
SG Ball Cup
The Raiders SG Ball side went down to the Illawarra Steelers 42-18 at Raiders Belconnen on Saturday afternoon.
It was a strong start from the Raiders, who lead 14-0 after 12 minutes thanks to tries by Ethan Alaia, Atini Tuialii and Lekani Mpaso.
The Raiders went into half-time with a 18-10 lead.
But the Steelers had all the momentum in the second half, scoring six unanswered tries to win 42-18.
The Raiders travel to Sydney this Saturday to take on the Sharks in round three.
Match: Raiders v Steelers
Round 2 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Steelers
Venue: Raiders Belconnen, Canberra
Harold Matthews Cup
The Raiders Harold Matthews side were unable to get the job done up at the Central Coast, with the Roosters defeating them 38-10.
Scores were locked at 10-10 at the half-time break, with Raiders' second rowers Lochie Ellard and Geordan Amaiu both scoring.
But a strong second half from the Roosters saw the home side pile on five tries to win by 28 points.
The Raiders take on the Sharks at Pointsbet Stadium in round three this Saturday afternoon.
Match: CC Roosters v Raiders
Round 2 -
home Team
CC Roosters
away Team
Raiders
Venue: Morry Breen Oval, Central Coast
Tarsha Gale Cup
The Raiders Tasha Gale side were defeated by the Illawarra Steelers 36-6 in their round two clash at Raiders Belconnen on Saturday.
The Steelers jumped to an early 12-0 lead before Raiders hooker Halle Constable scored a try. Lara Cosgrove converted to bring the score to 12-6.
But the Steelers were able to regain the momentum, scoring three tries to give the visitors a 30-6 lead at the half-time break.
It was an improved second half from the Raiders, who were able to limit their opponents to just one try in the second half.
The Raiders take on the Sharks at Pointsbet Stadium on Saturday.
Match: Raiders v Steelers
Round 2 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Steelers
Venue: Raiders Belconnen, Canberra
