NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg: Round Eight Wrap

The Raiders have gone back-to-back in NSW Cup with a strong win against the Magpies.

Canberra halfback Ethan Alaia was a standout and made his mark early, taking the first points of the match not even five minutes after kickoff.

The Magpies responded with their winger Fiohiva Siale Fainga’a making a linebreak and going over in the eighth minute.

Raiders fullback Chevy Stewart was in fine form, scoring a try late in the first half and converting six out of Canberra's eight tries scored.

With four tries scored in the first half, the Raiders had the lead 24 - 12 going into the sheds.

The Raiders continued their lead with hooker Owen Pattie going over for a try in the opening two minutes of the second half.

After some back-and-forth ballwork, the Magpies responded with Fainga’a going over again for a double in the 55th minute.

However, Canberra kept their lead going with three more tries being scored late in the second half to make the final score 44 - 24.

Jersey Flegg Cup

The Raiders have snapped their winning streak after a tough loss against the Tigers.

Tigers second rower Ethan Roberts took the first points of the match in the eighth minute to open the gates for the home side.

Off the back of a Tigers error in the 28th minute, the Raiders responded with fullback Saxon Innes going over for their first try of the match.

But not long after, lock Cheav Kolone went over for four seconds before halftime after a set restart awarded to Canberra.

Callum Dowell successfully converted both Raiders tries; however, the Tigers went into the sheds with a 14-12 lead.

The Raiders need to bounce back and come out firing in the second half, but despite their strong defence, the Tigers were just too strong with six more tries being scored throughout the second half to make the final score 48 - 12.

Both squads will be back in Sydney on Sunday to face off against the Roosters at Wentworth Park.