The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg sides claimed strong wins over Parramatta on Sunday afternoon.
Knock On Effect NSW Cup
Match: Eels v Raiders
Round 15 -
home Team
Eels
12th Position
away Team
Raiders
8th Position
Venue: James Hardie Centre of Excellence, Kellyville
The Canberra Raiders ran away winners on Sunday afternoon, holding the Eels scoreless in the second half to score their third straight victory.
Parramatta opened the scoring with two opening tries to lead the visitors 12-nil after 20 minutes.
Raiders fullback Chevy Stewart ran a great line off a Coby Black short ball to put the Green Machine on the board before Ethan Alaia crossed the stripe to level the scores at halftime.
It was all one-way traffic after the break as the Raiders ran away with five tries in the second half including a try-double to form halfback Coby Black to stay in the winner's circle.
Canberra will follow the NRL side to Melbourne this weekend to face the Storm in Sunday's curtain raiser at AAMI Park.
Jersey Flegg Cup
Match: Eels v Raiders
Round 15 -
home Team
Eels
6th Position
away Team
Raiders
9th Position
Venue: James Hardie Centre of Excellence, Kellyville
The Raiders Jersey Flegg Cup team snapped a losing streak on Sunday when scoring a big win over the Eels in Sydney.
The Green Machine were on fire from start to finish as the visitors led Parramatta 26-4 at halftime.
Raiders captain Braydon Darmody was one of the standouts from fullback, crossing for a double.
The Raiders will also cross the border, meeting the Storm on Sunday at Seabrook Reserve, Broadmeadows.
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