Raiders v Rabbitohs: Sezer out; Souths' cavalry returns - NRL.com
One week after upstaging the No.1-ranked team in the competition, the Raiders will be looking to claim a second big scalp in Saturday's duel with the Rabbitohs.
www.nrl.comHere’s the latest on Souths vs Raiders based on the most recent reports I can access up to now.
- The latest high-profile result: Canberra Raiders defeated South Sydney Rabbitohs 36-34 in Perth, with a gripping turnaround in the second half and a late Raiders surge to seal the win.[1][2][4]
- Key moments: Hudson Young doubled for Canberra early in the first half, and Kaeo Weekes produced a long solo try for the Raiders later, helping stretch the score before Souths mounted their comeback.[2][4][1]
- South Sydney’s fightback: The Rabbitohs responded with tries from Cody Walker and Johnston, and Campbell Graham joined the scoring, but Canberra held on in a tight finish.[4][1][2]
Notes and context:
- The Perth game was part of a double-header in Optus Stadium, a notable setting for this rivalry this season.[1][2]
- If you’re after the official team news, the Raiders’ and Rabbitohs’ own sites typically publish post-match reports and any injury updates right after the game; Canberra’s site covered the victory details and player performances.[5][4]
Would you like a quick summary of the standings implications from that match, or a short list of upcoming fixtures for both teams? If you want, I can pull the latest live updates and provide citations for each item.