Match Centre

Josh Hodgson puts the ball over the sideline and the Raiders pull off a 30-22 win.

Canberra Raiders 30-22

NO TRY. Canberra Win.

Canberra Raiders 30-22

Joel Reddy dives over the line, but the referee calls No Try.

Canberra Raiders 30-22

Chris McQueen comes up with the ball from the kickoff.

Canberra Raiders 30-22

Possible try to Edrick Lee. Sam Williams elected to chip for his winger for the win.

Canberra Raiders 26-22

Jarrad Kennedy is tackled only a metre out from the line.

Canberra Raiders 26-22

Souths put a kick in that goes dead. Poor choice from Aaron Gray.

Canberra Raiders 26-22

Sam Williams finds touch 10 metres out from the Rabbitohs line.

Canberra Raiders 26-22

Big shot on Shaun Fensom from Tom Burgess.

Canberra Raiders 26-22

Canberra are awarded a penalty, Jarrod Croker elects to attempt the 2 points.

Canberra Raiders 24-22

Crowd announced as 8,713.

Canberra Raiders 24-22

Issac Luke loses the ball. If Canberra can score here they should be good enough to claim an unlikely victory.

Canberra Raiders 24-22

Chris McQueen saves a try with a diving take, Jarrod Croker was only a metre from the ball.

Canberra Raiders 24-22

Hodgson takes on the line but Issac Luke takes him in a great tackle.

Canberra Raiders 24-22

Inglis loses the ball and the Raiders have a chance on halfway.

Canberra Raiders 24-22

Canberra are denied a chance to extend their lead after a contest between Rapana and Goodwin.

Canberra Raiders 24-22

Canberra have been able to stick with the Rabbitohs all day and are now in a position to take the match.

Canberra Raiders 24-22

Great run from Frank-Paul Nu'uausa, Canberra on the attack.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-20

Josh Hodgson finds touch inside the South Sydney 40 metres. Canberra on the attack.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-14

Jack Wighton manage to take Inglis' bomb despite a strong challenge.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 22-14

Cameron McInnes comes on for his first football of the day replacing Dylan Walker.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-14

Dylan Walker is down with a knee injury, receiving treatment at the moment.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-14

For the second time today, Blake Austin loses the ball on the first tackle. Terrible play from Canberra.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-14

Souths lose the ball close to their line. Big chance for Canberra here.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-14

Neither side is making any great impact at the moment.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-14

Inglis delivers a great ball for Goodwin who can't gather it up. Raiders scrum.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-14

Edrick Lee is tackled in goal. Line drop out.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-14

Luke Keary runs a great line but is tackled short of the line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-14

Alex Johnston makes a great break putting the Rabbitohs on the attack.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-14

Josh Papalii is down injured but play has continued.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-14

Kurt Baptiste has shown great spark for the Raiders, he was a big part of the comeback against the Tigers and has proved dangerous today.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-14

Shannon Boyd has made his way over the line but the referee has ruled No Try. Looking at the grounding.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-8

Kurt Baptiste makes a great run, finds Edrick Lee but is pulled down close to the line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-8

Jarrod Croker takes Luke Keary's bomb.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-8

Tim Grant is down after a solid legs tackle from Kurt Baptiste.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-8

Sam Williams puts the ball high but Joel Reddy is able to clean up and earns a penalty.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-8

After being denied a first half try, Lee scores his first try of 2015.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-8

Possible try to Edrick Lee. Great work from Jack Wighton sets up the try.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Penalty to Canberra.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Greg Inglis is down, but will stay on the field.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Tim Grant takes the first run of the second half.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Michael Jennings will come into the side should Billy Slater fail the Medical on Tuesday.
Josh Papalii will come into the side should Greg Bird be suspended fro his tackle on Ryan Hoffman.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Australian Team for Test Match v New Zealand
1. Billy Slater* (Subject to Medical)
2. Alex Johnston - Debut
3. Will Chambers - Debut
4. Greg Inglis
5. Josh Dugan - Debut
6. Johnathan Thurston
7. Cooper Cronk
8. Matt Scott
9. Cameron Smith (C)
10. Aaron Woods
11. Greg Bird
12. Sam Thaiday
13. Corey Parker
14. Luke Lewis
15. Trent Merrin - Debut
16. Nate Myles
17. James Tamou
18th Man: Daly Cherry-Evans
19th Man: Michael Jennings
20th Man: Josh Papalii

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Stay tuned for the naming of the Kangaroos side for Friday nights test.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Aaron Gray is taken in a strong tackle as the halftime siren sounds.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Canberra fail to capitalise on field position and give the Rabbitohs the ball back.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Jordan Rapana earns a penalty. If the Raiders can score just before halftime they'll be right back in the match.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Luke Keary loses the ball trying to kick. Souths very much on top coming into halftime.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Inglis scores his 50th try for the Rabbitohs.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 16-4

Chris McQueen makes a great break, finding Alex Johnston who is pulled down near the try line.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Alex Johnston is on spot to pick up Sam Williams' bomb.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Penalty to Canberra. Kurt Baptiste is on replacing Josh Hodgson.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Souths lose the ball 10 metres out after a strong tackle by Josh Papalii on Jason Clark.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Penalty to Rabbitohs. Jordan Rapana runs behind his Edrick Lee.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

After a strong start, the Raiders haven't been able to maintain their aggression. Souths on top.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

A huge forward pass has gone unnoticed. Canberra on the attack.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Alex Johnston tries to bat on a pass to Joel Reddy but the former Eel can't gather the ball.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Jarrod Croker kicks the ball over the dead ball line. Penalty to South Sydney.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 12-4

Jordan Rapana almost picks up an intercept but can't gather the ball up.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

But Souths get a penalty for a shoulder charge.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Inglis puts a bit too much on a fifth tackle grubber.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

On the first tackle, Blake Austin loses the ball.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Souths lose the ball through George Burgess. Canberra will have a scrum inside the Rabbitohs half.

South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-4

Keary bombs and the Souths kick chase forces Sisa Waqa in goal. Line drop out.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

Chris Grevsmuhl has been placed on report for a shot on Rapana. There didn't appear to be much in the tackle.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

Souths put the bomb up, but Jordan Rapana is able to take it.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

No Try. Changeover, last tackle.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

It looks to have come down short.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

Chris McQueen looks to have scored in his 100th NRL game. Video Referee is checking to see that the ball is on the line and not short.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

Issac Luke kicks and forces Edrick Lee in-goal. Line drop out.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

So far the Raiders have looked strong in attack, but the Rabbitohs have been able to make metres without trouble.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

Jack Wighton's pass was far too high for Edrick Lee. Had it been on target Canberra would have been in again.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

Josh Hodgson is tackled only metres short of the line.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

Tom Burgess offloads to Greg Inglis, but the pass is penalised. Had Inglis gotten into the clear it was a certain try.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

Joel Reddy loses the ball in a try scoring position. Good work from Inglis at 5/8 and Johnston at fullback.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

Video Referee has ruled No Try. Edrick Lee ruled to have denied Dylan Walker an opportunity. Souths penalty.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

Great hit from Iosia Soliola forces the ball loose.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

In the hit with Glenn Stewart, Edrick Lee races 40 metres to touch down. Video Referee has indicated a Try.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

Glenn Stewart loses the ball.

Canberra Raiders 4-0

Aaron Gray tackles Josh Hodgson high. Penalty to Canberra.

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Jack Wighton is able to clean up Luke Keary's grubber.

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Souths already over halfway on the third tackle.

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Joel Reddy makes a good run on the kick return.

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Paul Vaughan takes the first run of the afternoon.

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In other news, Penrith have come from behind to defeat Cronulla 26-18, in front of 12,798 fans at Pepper Stadium. Lewis Brown was awarded the RSL ANZAC Medal. Stay tuned to League Unlimited.com for full match report...

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Kick-off only a few minutes away.

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Stay tuned at halftime for the announcement of the Australian side to play New Zealand next Friday.

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Canberra will be out to overcome the recent formline between the two clubs, with the Raiders winning once in the past seven clashes.

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South Sydney will be looking to secure their third straight victory in Cairns after wins over the Titans (30-24) and Knights (50-10) in the past two seasons.

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For the Raiders, coach Ricky Stuart has maintained the same squad named on Tuesday, with Paul Vaughan coming into the starting side following the departure of Dane Tilse.

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For the Rabbitohs, with Adam Reynolds out injured they will field yet another halves pairing with captain Greg Inglis moving from fullback to five-eighth. This allows Alex Johnston to play at fullback, while Aaron Gray will make his first grade debut on the wing.

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As we reach the final game of the ANZAC Round, Souths will be hoping a change of scenery will produce a win, while the Raiders will be looking for back-to-back wins for the first time in 2015.

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Welcome to League Unlimited’s coverage of Round 8 Sunday Football between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canberra Raiders from Barlow Park, Cairns.

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