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Eels Lead Top-Ranked Raiders 16-12 at Half-Time as Women's Match Kicks Off

The Eels have overturned expectations to lead 16-12 at the break against a top-of-the-table Raiders side chasing the minor premiership.

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A man kicks the ball during a rugby league match

Overview

  • The NRLW Round 3 fixture began at 12:45 p.m. AEST at GIO Stadium with both the Raiders and Eels still seeking their first win of the expanded women’s season.
  • Coaches confirmed line-ups this morning, with Ricky Stuart retaining his unchanged 17-man Raiders squad and Jason Ryles elevating Joash Papalii to the five-eighth role over Dylan Brown.
  • The men’s Round 20 match kicked off at 3:00 p.m. AEST and is available live on Fox League, Foxtel, Kayo Sports and Channel 9’s free-to-air streaming service 9Now.
  • Parramatta scored three consecutive tries in the first half to overturn an early deficit and seize a 16-12 lead at the break.
  • Canberra entered the day with a 14-3 record and genuine minor premiership hopes while Parramatta sought to build on recent improvement after climbing to 15th on the ladder.