
The 2025 Junior Reps season kicked off over the weekend, with all four Raiders teams in action at Raiders Belconnen.
Westpac Lisa Fiaola Cup
The Raiders Lisa Fiaola side kicked off round one action on Saturday, going down to the Eels 34-6.
In what was the side's first ever match, the Raiders fought hard but the Eels proved too strong in the end.
The Eels opening the scoring in the first minute of the game, before Raiders winger Saige Fattore hit back with a try thanks to a great kick by halfback Adelaide Norris.
But from there it was one way traffic, with the Eels running in six straight tries to claim victory.
The Raiders will travel Kirkham Oval in Camden next weekend to take on the Wests Tigers.
Match: Raiders v Eels
Round 1 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Eels
Venue: Raiders Belconnen, Canberra
Westpac Tarsha Gale Cup
The Raiders Tarsha Gale team opened their 2025 campaign with a tough 54-12 loss to the Eels.
The Eels were too good for the Raiders, getting out to a 30-6 lead at half-time before going on with the job in the second.
Wingers Holly Williams and Gabriella Savage were the two try scorers for the Raiders, with Elise Simpson converting both tries.
The Raiders will look to bounce back when they take on the Tigers in round two.
Match: Raiders v Eels
Round 1 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Eels
Venue: Raiders Belconnen, Canberra
UNE Harold Matthews Cup
The Raiders Harold Matthews side were defeated 22-18 by the Bulldogs in what was a thrilling round one clash.
The Raiders trailed 16-0 at the break before mounting a second half comeback.
Tries to Kye Anderson, Tyler Jordan and Sebastian Jones closed the gap to just four points and set up a grandstand finish.
But the Bulldogs were able to hold on for the win.
The Raiders travel to Shark Park to take on the Sharks on Saturday.
Match: Raiders v Bulldogs
Round 1 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Bulldogs
Venue: Raiders Belconnen, Canberra
UNE SG Ball Cup
The Raiders SG Ball side kicked off their 2025 season in style with a 40-22 win over the Bulldogs at Raiders Belconnen.
Prop Jesse Milin scored four tries in the victory in what was a great performance by the whole Raiders forward pack.
The Raiders started very well, jumping out to an 18-0 lead after 18 minutes of play.
The Bulldogs staged a second half comeback and got to within six points, but the Raiders proved too strong and got the job done.
The Raiders take on the Sharks in round two action on Saturday in Sydney.
Match: Raiders v Bulldogs
Round 1 -
home Team
Raiders
away Team
Bulldogs
Venue: Raiders Belconnen, Canberra