The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders fell 40-24 to the Bears at North Sydney Oval in the NSW Cup on Sunday afternoon.
Match: Bears v Raiders
Round 6 -
home Team
Bears
3rd Position
away Team
Raiders
14th Position
Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
The Bears jumped out to an early lead, scoring three tries in the opening 15 minutes to hold a comfortable 16-nil advantage.
Canberra answered with a pair of tries of their own through forward Jake Clydsdale and Daine Laurie.
North Sydney did their damage either side of halftime, jumping out to an important 34-10 lead with just over 20 minutes to go.
Raiders fullback Daine Laurie crossed for two more tries to grab his first hattrick in green.
Although it wasn't enough as the Bears ran in a late try through prop Phillip Makatoa to bring up 40 points at home.
Canberra will prepare for their next match against the Melbourne Storm in a double header at Seiffert Oval on Saturday afternoon.
Image by Mrs G Sports Photography
