The Canberra Raiders battled cold, wet conditions at GIO Stadium against the St George Illawarra Dragons.
Both sides scrapped for the upper hand on a gloomy afternoon as each sought a crucial win to boost their 2026 campaigns.
After early opportunities, Tyrell Sloan opened the scoring for the Dragons in the ninth minute following a Raiders knock on.
The Bunker chalked off an Ethan Strange try in the 15th minute due to a knock-on prior to grounding.
Canberra ceded much possession but held firm defensively to keep the contest within reach.
Hudson Young finished a grubber from Ethan Sanders to level the game and lift the home crowd.
Setu Tu later nudged the Dragons back in front after winning an aerial contest, but the Raiders mounted a late comeback.
Canberra completed the fightback to win 24-16 and keep their 2026 hopes alive.