NRL: Raiders heap more misery on Souths - NZ Herald
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www.nzherald.co.nzHere’s the latest I can share about South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canberra Raiders.
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Result and context: Canberra Raiders edged South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-34 in a high-scoring fixture, a late surge from the Rabbitohs falling just short. This game was notable for a big Raiders lead at halftime before Souths fought back in the second half. [Source coverage indicates the final score and the comeback effort by South Sydney][1][2][3]
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Key moments to watch from the match:
- Early tries and field-position battles set the tone, with Canberra taking an initial lead and then extending it before halftime.[1]
- The second half featured a South Sydney resurgence, highlighted by tries on the left and right edges as they trimmed the deficit and pushed for a finish.[3]
- A standout moment included Weekes’ solo effort for Canberra to help seal the victory in the closing stages.[2][3]
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Where to read more:
- Official Raiders report recap: Raiders claim a tight 36-34 victory in Perth, ending a losing streak.[5]
- Live/after-match write-ups and lines from major outlets covering the Perth clash.[2][3]
- Broader live coverage and additional context around that weekend’s NRL games.[10]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise match summary, list the try-scorers and goal-kickers, or compare this result to Souths’/Raiders’ recent form. I can also fetch updated standings and next-week fixtures if you want a quick outlook. Do you want a brief stats table or a narrative recap?
Citations:
- Match result and key events:,,[3][1][2]
- Raiders official recap:[5]
- Weekend live coverage:[10]