Raiders claim tight victory over Souths in Perth
The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders have snapped a losing streak to claim a 36-34 victory over the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Optus Stadium in Perth.
www.raiders.com.auHere’s the latest on South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Canberra Raiders.
- Recent result: Raiders edged the Rabbitohs 36-34 in Perth, snapping a skid and grabbing an upset win in Round 6 at Optus Stadium. That match featured late changes and a tight finish as Canberra rallied to secure the victory.[1]
- Context for 2026 season: The pair have had a few close clashes in recent years, with Souths generally keeping it competitive and Raiders sometimes pulling off narrow wins on neutral or West Coast venues.[4][9]
- Next potential matchup chatter: Media previews and betting outlets still rate this as a competitive contest, often highlighting key players like Latrell Mitchell for Souths and Ethan Strange or Hudson Young for Canberra as potential x-factors in crunch moments.[2][3][9]
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- If they meet again in 2026, expect a high-scoring affair with late momentum swings, similar to the Perth clash, where momentum and discipline in defense could decide the result.
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- Raiders claim tight victory over Souths in Perth.[1]
- NRL live/live-match previews and context around Souths vs Raiders.[4]
- Betting tips and predictions context for Souths vs Raiders matchups.[9]
- Additional predicative context and team news references.[3][2]