The Raiders withstands a second-half surge from St George Illawarra to claim a 22-16 win in their first match in Canberra since the shutdown of the NRL season.
The Raiders have made a triumphant return home by withstanding a second-half surge from St George Illawarra to prevail 22-16 at Canberra Stadium.The Dragons slipped to a 2-6 win-loss record as a result of the defeatPlaying in their first match in the nation's capital since the NRL's return from lockdown, the Raiders led 22-0 with 20 minutes to go on the clock.
The victory temporarily lifts Ricky Stuart's side to fifth spot, while the loss for St George Illawarra again leaves McGregor under pressure to hold onto his job as coach. Wing partner Bailey Simonsson doubled the lead 10 minutes later when he soared over Mikaele Ravalawa to take George Williams's crossfield kick.
Williams made them pay just before half-time when he split two flat-footed front rowers to give the Raiders an unanswered three-try lead at the break.
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