{"id":550467,"date":"2026-03-19T11:42:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:42:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/550467\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T11:42:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:42:43","slug":"canberra-raiders-v-canterbury-bulldogs-scores-results-time-program-entertainment-tips-odds-weather-how-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/550467\/","title":{"rendered":"Canberra Raiders v Canterbury Bulldogs scores, results, time, program, entertainment, tips, odds, weather, how to watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Canterbury\u2019s week in the headlines has ended on a high, beating Canberra 14-10 in wet and wild conditions at GIO Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>The Bulldogs\u2019 bye week was dominated by reports that centre Bronson Xerri was unhappy and could soon seek a release after being dropped for Thursday night\u2019s clash.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jacob Preston (right) and Josh Curran celebrate a try.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/7b86a431b306569340f9333540f6bf10b9a1f69c.jpeg\"  class=\"sc-d34e428-1 ldCIuB\"\/>Jacob Preston (right) and Josh Curran celebrate a try.NRL Photos<\/p>\n<p>But Canterbury shook off their off-field woes with Stephen Crichton\u2019s two penalty goals proving the difference as the visitors claimed their second consecutive win to start the season, something last achieved in 2012.<\/p>\n<p>With rain lashing down in the nation\u2019s capital, the Dogs weathered the Raiders\u2019 fast start before the contest transformed into a grind as Canberra struggled to break through Canterbury\u2019s typically rigid defence.<\/p>\n<p>But after Jacob Preston scored in the 71st minute, Raiders winger Savelio Tamale set up a thrilling finish by crossing moments later.<\/p>\n<p>Bulldogs fullback Connor Tracey (188 metres) provided the other try for the visitors, while Crichton (142m) was also typically busy.<\/p>\n<p>Xerri\u2019s replacement, Enari Tuala, was relatively quiet in his first start of the year, running for 77 metres and making 20 tackles.<\/p>\n<p>The Raiders couldn\u2019t cap off Ricky Stuart\u2019s 300th match as coach with a win, although Tamale was a shining light, scoring twice, running for 239 metres, and making seven tackle busts.<\/p>\n<p>Second-rower Noah Martin impressed again with a game-high 40 tackles.<\/p>\n<p>Canberra\u2019s hopes of retaining the minor premiership are already in doubt after a disappointing 40-6 loss to the Warriors in Auckland last Friday.<\/p>\n<p>It took under four minutes for the Raiders to draw first blood when some crafty passes found Tamale open on the left edge, and he stormed over.<\/p>\n<p>Canterbury hit back, dragging Tamale out of play before they moved swiftly downfield and Tracey crossed.<\/p>\n<p>Things could have got worse for Canberra when Josh Papalii was sent to the bin for a high tackle, but the Dogs only grabbed two points in the period.<\/p>\n<p>As the rain intensified, the contest turned cagey as both teams coughed up errors and struggled to find any momentum.<\/p>\n<p>Related Article<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/sport\/nrl\/dogs-at-war-canterbury-under-fire-over-leagues-club-power-play-20260319-p5qe28.html\" tabindex=\"-1\" class=\"sc-cba76dee-0 hdiTqm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bulldogs index image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1773920563_1_5043c534b44100347cf0ec192c9ce9157de24195.jpeg\"  class=\"sc-d34e428-1 ioInpc\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Raiders began to work themselves into the second half and thought they had been rewarded for their efforts when Hudson Young crashed over, but he dropped the ball.<\/p>\n<p>With less than 10 minutes remaining, Tracey tore through Canberra\u2019s middle, and moments later the ball found a barnstorming Preston who wrestled over the line.<\/p>\n<p>The hosts responded immediately when Young received an offload from Sebastian Kris before finding Tamale, but Canterbury stood strong to complete the victory.<\/p>\n<p>AAP<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Canterbury\u2019s week in the headlines has ended on a high, beating Canberra 14-10 in wet and wild 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