The Canberra Raiders junior reps sides will travel to Sydney this Saturday to face the Bulldogs in a bid to continue their undefeated start to the 2026 season.
Harold Matthews Cup
Match: Bulldogs v Raiders
Round 2 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Raiders
Venue: McCredie Park, Sydney
The Raiders HM Cup side enter Saturday's contest after a dominant 24-10 victory over the Dragons last weekend.
Canberra came out the blocks fast, establishing an 18-4 lead at the break before closing out an important win to start their season.
Raiders fullback Rafferty Gordon was great with the boot, landing 4/4 conversions in his side's win.
The Bulldogs will begin their campaign on Saturday after the round one bye and will be eager to start their season on a high.
SG Ball Cup
Match: Bulldogs v Raiders
Round 2 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Raiders
Venue: McCredie Park, Sydney
The Raiders SG Ball side had an enormous comeback victory over the Dragons last weekend and should bring plenty of momentum into Saturday's clash with the Bulldogs.
Canberra trailed 20-nil in the first half before putting on a second half clinic to secure the important 32-24 victory at home.
Raiders five-eighth Jamie Cowling had a couple of handy try assists to steer the ship for his side in the crucial second half comeback.
The Raiders will look to start faster as they take on a rested Bulldogs outfit this Saturday at McCredie Park.
Lisa Fiaola Cup
Match: Bulldogs v Raiders
Round 2 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Raiders
Venue: Hammondville Oval, Sydney
Canberra's LF Cup side will take plenty of confidence into Saturday's matchup with the Dogs, after a commanding 48-12 victory over the Dragons at home last weekend.
Evie Perry starred with a hattrick in Saturday's performance as the attack flowed on home turf.
Heading to Hammondville Oval, it will be no easy feat against the Bulldogs after they secured a massive 68-nil win over Manly.
It will be a matter of defence to decide this match-up on Saturday, after some monster scores in round one of the competition.
Tarsha Gale Cup
Match: Bulldogs v Raiders
Round 2 -
home Team
Bulldogs
away Team
Raiders
Venue: Hammondville Oval, Sydney
The Raiders TG Cup side will round out the action at Hammondville Oval on Saturday, when they play Canterbury on the road on Saturday.
The Bulldogs were juggernauts in round one, landing a dominant 60-4 victory over Manly at home last weekend.
Meanwhile, the Raiders were commanding 32-10 winners on home turf last Saturday against the Dragons.
Like the LF Cup matchup, the defensive display will be crucial in this fixture after both sides weren't afraid to throw the footy around in round one.
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