The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders junior reps sides had an up and down weekend of results, wrapping up four games at Mascot Oval against the Roosters.
Lisa Fiaola Cup
Match: CC Roosters v Raiders
Round 6 -
home Team
CC Roosters
away Team
Raiders
Venue: Mascot Oval, Sydney
The Raiders LF Cup side succumbed to a 42-20 loss to the CC Roosters on Saturday morning.
The Raiders started the match hot, scoring three straight tries to lead the Roosters 14-0 after 16 minutes.
However, it was all one-way traffic from there as the Roosters ran in eight tries to record a strong victory at home.
Harold Matthews Cup
Match: Roosters v Raiders
Round 6 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Raiders
Venue: Mascot Oval, Sydney
The Raiders HM Cup side were the only winners on the card, holding on for a tight 20-16 win over the Roosters.
Canberra started quick, scoring two tries in the opening seven minutes to establish an early 10-nil lead.
After leading 14-6 at the break, the Roosters cameback to lead 16-14 with under 15 minutes to go.
Enter Raiders winger Rafferty Gordon, who stood up to score the match-winner and secure the important win.
Canberra now sit in eighth position on the ladder with the bye round this weekend.
Tarsha Gale Cup
Match: Indigenous Academy v Raiders
Round 6 -
home Team
Indigenous Academy
away Team
Raiders
Venue: Mascot Oval, Sydney
The Raiders Tarsha Gale Cup side were defeated 38-12 by the Indigenous Academy Roosters on Saturday afternoon.
Raiders captain Gabriella Savage crossed for a first half double as the visitors levelled 12-all at the halftime break.
The first placed Roosters showed their class in the second half, running away with a strong victory to continue their undefeated season.
Canberra will enjoy the bye this weekend to regroup ahead of the back end of the season.
SG Ball Cup
Match: Roosters v Raiders
Round 6 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Raiders
Venue: Mascot Oval, Sydney
The Raiders SG Ball side suffered a tough 56-0 defeat at the hands of the Roosters to round out the four match card in Sydney.
The Roosters ran in 10 tries in what was a dominant performance at home.
This loss places the Raiders in 13th place with the upcoming bye round coming at a good time.
The Raiders will travel to Cessnock Sportsground to take on the Knights in a fortnight's time.
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