The Canberra Raiders snapped a losing run with a 24-20 road win over the Cronulla Sharks at Ocean Protect Stadium, their first victory there since 2019.
Canberra fell behind early when a penalty for obstructing the kick chase allowed Nicho Hynes to open the scoring with two points.
From another Sharks penalty after the restart, Braydon Trindall exploited space to chase his grubber and score the match's opening try.
Trindall's moment was cut short when he left the field with an apparent shoulder injury, forcing an early Cronulla interchange.
Xavier Savage replied for the Raiders, using his pace down the right flank to finish a long-range team movement.
Instead of taking two points to level, Owen Pattie seized the opportunity himself at the ruck and carried Canberra into the lead.
The Raiders were reduced to 15 men late on after Morgan Smithies failed his HIA, but their defence held firm.
Canberra's improving attack and resolute defensive efforts repelled several Sharks raids and secured the narrow victory.