Canberra Raiders touch down for Darwin clash with Parramatta
The Parramatta Eels will mark the end of their 12-year term as the Northern Territory home team with a face-off with the Canberra Raiders, who touched down in Darwin early.
The Parramatta Eels will mark the end of their 12-year term as the Northern Territory home team with a face-off with the Canberra Raiders, who touched down in Darwin early.
Canberra forward Hudson Young became the first player sin binned under the NRL’s high shot recalibration, but then helped set up one of the team tries of the season as the Raiders pipped the Sharks at the death.
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The Sea Eagles have beaten the Raiders 40-12 after scoring four tries while Canberra prop Corey Horsburgh was in the sin bin for a professional foul.