Raiders down Tigers in record comeback

Luke Sheehan

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The Canberra Raiders pulled off their greatest comeback, as they came from 22 points down to beat the Wests Tigers 30-22 in the NRL on Sunday.

Trailing 22-0 after just 25 minutes at Leichhardt Oval, the Raiders responded with five unanswered tries to ensure the capital club storm to yet another win away from home.

All three of Canberra's victories this season have come on the road, and this one broke the record for their greatest revival - bettering their turnaround from 18 points down against Manly in 1998.

The comeback began with Shannon Boyd's try in the 29th minute, before Jarrod Croker crossed four minutes prior to half-time as they tightened up the deficit.

Frank-Paul Nuuausala, Jack Wighton and Jordan Rapana all scored second-half tries as Ricky Stuart's men completed a remarkable victory.

 

Luke Sheehan