Pathways Wrap Round 3: Cup and Flegg Bounce Back

A four-pointer to Cooper Toy extended that lead, however the Raiders rallied in the final half hour, scoring four tries of their own to bring the difference to just two points with as many minutes remaining.

But the defensive fortitude from the Bulldogs allowed them to hold on to record their first points of the season. 

Jersey Flegg Cup: Bulldogs 30 def Raiders 26

The Jersey Flegg Cup side also enjoyed a first victory of the season in Canberra, defeating the Raiders 30-26.

While their half-time lead wasn't as dominant, with the scoreline at 12-8 at the break thanks to tries to Latrell King and Michael Nassar, the Bulldogs and Raiders went back and forth in a seesawing second half. 

Canberra scored first to take the lead just minutes upon resumption, before Sosaia Alatini wrangled it back with a four-pointer soon after. Nassar then claimed a double before young gun Aaymon Fitzgibbon touched down.

While the Raiders clawed their way back to within four points with five to go, the Blue and White held off to claim their first win of the season. 

Ron Massey Cup: Bulldogs vs Mounties

It was a tough defeat for the Ron Massey Cup Bulldogs, downed 26-18 against Mounties in their first outing of the season at Aubrey Keech Reserve. 

After the hosts got on the board first, the Bulldogs responded in quick succession through Toby Sullivan and David Bryenton. The lead extended further after Nick O'Meley crossed late in the piece, with a 16-6 half-time lead.

A penalty goal put the Bulldogs ahead by two converted tries soon upon resumption, however, the home side returned serve with two quick tries to level with 20 minutes remaining.

While a sin-binning gave the Bulldogs the perfect chance to wrangle back ascendency, it was Mounties who sealed the result with another late brace.