LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In a thrilling match between the Dragons and the Raiders at WIN Stadium, the visitors emerged victorious with a narrow 19-18 win in Round 4 of the 2023 Telstra Women's Premiership.
The Dragons started strong, with an early try from Bobbi Law giving them the lead.
However, the Raiders quickly responded with three tries from Shakiah Tungai, Chanté Temara, and Simaima Taufa within eight minutes, taking an 18-6 advantage into halftime.
The game took an exciting turn when Teagan Berry and Margot Vella scored two impressive long-range tries, setting the stage for a thrilling finish.
It was Zahara Temara who ultimately secured the win for the Raiders with a walk-off field goal in front of the sticks.
The match started with a promising break by Zahara Temara, but the Dragons' defense, led by Renee Targett, held strong and forced a Raiders error.
The Dragons capitalized on an offside penalty, gaining strong field position, and Tyla Nathan-Wong's skillful cross-field kick resulted in a dropout.
In the corresponding set, Nathan-Wong and Berry combined to create an opportunity for Law to score the opening points of the contest.