LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Canberra Raiders achieved a convincing 40-18 victory over the Gold Coast Titans at GIO Stadium in Canberra.
Despite the cold weather, the Raiders delivered an impressive performance, highlighted by Xavier Savage, who scored three exceptional tries.
The game began with the Titans taking an early lead at 6-0, thanks to AJ Brimson's run through a gap and an offload to Jojo Fifita.
However, the Raiders responded swiftly, with several set restarts on the Titans' line.
Hudson Young executed a grubber kick that seemed too large, but Sebastian Kris's persistence allowed Savelio Tamale to jump on the loose ball and score, narrowing the deficit to 6-4.
As the Raiders maintained possession, they capitalized on their opportunities.
Matt Timoko broke through the defense to score, pushing the game to 8-4.
In a critical play, Jamal Fogarty's kick was contested by Zac Hosking, who passed it back to Josh Papalii.
Papalii then executed a cut-out pass to Xavier Savage, who dived into the corner, extending Canberra's lead to 12-6.
Overall, this match marked a strong performance for the Raiders, showcasing their skill and tenacity against the Titans.