Canberra Raiders held off a strong fightback from reigning Premiers Sydney Roosters to knock them out of the running for the Premiership and book themselves a place in the Preliminary Final against Melbourne Storm with a 22-18 win.
The Raiders led 16-0 after 23 minutes but the Roosters closed the gap to four on two occasions but fell just short Raiders knock out Roosters to avenge Grand Final defeat
Canberra Raiders held off a strong fightback from reigning Premiers Sydney Roosters to knock them out of the running for the Premiership and book themselves a place in the Preliminary Final against Melbourne Storm with a 22-18 win.
The Raiders led 16-0 after 23 minutes but the Roosters closed the gap to four on two occasions but fell just short