The Canberra Raiders bagged two important wins on the road, defeating the Panthers in both NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg on Sunday afternoon.
Knock On Effect NSW Cup
Match: Panthers v Raiders
Round 9 -
home Team
Panthers
5th Position
away Team
Raiders
6th Position
Venue: Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub, Rooty Hill
The Raiders defeated the Panthers 16-10 in a tight victory to make it three wins in a row for the Green Machine.
In an arm-wrestle contest, both sides traded tries in the first half to head into the sheds even at 10-all.
Danny Levi broke the deadlock, scoring in the 56th minute to hit the lead.
Canberra held on to claim the 16-10 win, holding the Panthers scoreless in the second half.
The Raiders will travel to Wollongong to take on the Warriors this weekend in a bid to stay in the top eight.
Jersey Flegg Cup
Match: Panthers v Raiders
Round 9 -
home Team
Panthers
2nd Position
away Team
Raiders
5th Position
Venue: Blacktown Exercise Sports and Technology Hub, Rooty Hill
The Raiders returned to the winner's circle in the Jersey Flegg Cup, defeating the Panthers 34-12 in a big second half performance.
The hooker duo of Malachi Smith and Xavier Cacciotti continues to work for the Raiders, combining for five tries in the past two weeks.
In what was an even start, Canberra ran away with it in the second half to claim fifth position on the ladder.
The Raiders will look to make it two in a row when they face the eleventh placed Warriors on Saturday afternoon.
