Raiders go down 26-20 to the Panthers

The Canberra Raiders have gone down to the Penrith Panthers this afternoon in Canberra.

Despite having conceded 108 points in their last couple of outings the Raiders started the match in positive fashion scoring in the first minute.

The Raiders went to the break leading 16-14, however soon after the resumption the Panthers scored. The Panthers extended their lead in the 50th minute with a try to David Simmons.

Despite a late rally through a try to Anthony Milford the Panthers held on for a 26-20 win.

Full match report.