A mug punter’s guide to the Melbourne Cup
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Moloney’s chance to join Fenech and Rose
Unbeaten bantamweight Jason Moloney (17-0) has the chance to join Australian boxing legends Lionel Rose and Jeff Fenech by becoming a world bantamweight champion this week in Orlando.
Day chasing history in Coolangatta Gold
Surfers Paradise ironman Ali Day will attempt to win a record-breaking sixth Coolangatta Gold title when he competes in the iconic event on the Gold Coast on Sunday.
Anthony Joshua vs Alexander Povetkin: World Heavyweight Title boxing live blog, round-by-round updates
It’s the battle of two Olympic gold medallists with England’s unbeaten Anthony Joshua defending his heavyweight title belts against Russia’s Alexander Povetkin at Wembley Stadium in London. Join The Roar for round-by-round updates and debate in our live blog from 7am (AEST).
Queensland Cup grand final preview
The Redcliffe Dolphins and Easts Tigers will battle it out in the Queensland Intrust Super Cup grand final on Sunday at Suncorp Stadium.
GGG vs Canelo 2: Boxing live round-by-round updates, highlights, blog
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Penrith knock out New Zealand 27-12
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Penrith Panthers vs New Zealand Warriors: NRL finals live scores, blog
The season is on the line for the Penrith Panthers and the New Zealand Warriors in the first elimination final of the NRL season. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match from 5:30pm (AEST).
Canterbury Bulldogs vs Cronulla Sharks: NRL highlights, live scores, blog
The Cronulla Sharks are looking to nail down their spot in the top four when they take on the Canterbury Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium in the final round before the finals. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match from 2pm (AEST).
Raiders sink Souths 24-12
The Raiders have claimed their second consecutive top four scalp with a 24-12 win over Souths at GIO Stadium in Canberra.
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
Match result: The Raiders have claimed their second consecutive top-four scalp with a 24-12 win over Souths at GIO Stadium in Canberra.
Knights punish paltry Panthers 20-12
Newcastle have snapped a three-match losing streak by upsetting Penrith 20-12 at Pepper Stadium.
Penrith Panthers vs Newcastle Knights Highlights: NRL scores, blog
Match result: Newcastle have snapped a three-match losing streak by upsetting Penrith 20-12 at Pepper Stadium.
Panthers pip Titans with golden point winner
Penrith have capped off a week of drama with a golden-point 17-16 comeback win over the Titans at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast Titans vs Penrith Panthers: NRL live scores, blog
Match result: Penrith have capped off a week of drama with a golden-point 17-16 comeback win over the Titans at Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast.
Warriors down Dragons, strengthen finals spot
The Warriors have consolidated their top eight spot with an 18-12 win over the Dragons at WIN Stadium.
St George Illawarra Dragons vs New Zealand Warriors: NRL live scores, blog
Match result: The New Zealand Warriors have consolidated their top eight spot with an 18-12 win over the Dragons at WIN Stadium.
Billy Dib vs Tevin Farmer: IBF World Super Featherweight Championship highlights, live round-by-round updates, blog
Australia’s Billy Dib gets the chance to fight for a world title on home soil when he takes on America’s Tevin Farmer for the IBF super featherweight world title in Redfern. Join The Roar from 9pm (AEST) for live fight coverage and debate in our blog.
Penrith overpower Manly in incredible comeback
Penrith have piled on four late tries in an eight-minute burst to fight back for an incredible 28-24 win over Manly at Lottoland.
Manly Sea Eagles vs Penrith Panthers: NRL live scores, blog
Match result: Penrith have piled on four late tries in an eight-minute burst to fight back for an incredible 28-24 win over Manly at Lottoland.
Update: It looks like Fox will be showing it now from 10am on Sunday for free on Main Event (Channel 521). So pubs should have it on as well.
Moloney’s chance to join Fenech and Rose
Just goes to show how hard it is for Aussies to succeed at the top level Brendan, there are some great fighters out there on the world stage. I agree re Tommy Browne’s titles, but it’s still good to see him rebound after his loss to Mundine earlier this year. Hopefully Moloney can do the job this weekend, and lightweight George Kambosos (15-0) is a young fighter to keep an eye on for a potential future world title I think (but he is in Lomachenko and Mikey Garcia’s division, so he may have to wait a while).
Moloney’s chance to join Fenech and Rose
It doesn’t look like Fox is showing it unfortunately, online streaming looks like it will be the only option. I’ll keep an eye out for any sites later in the week and let you know.
Moloney’s chance to join Fenech and Rose
Should be a cracker Ben, I’m looking forward to it! I think it will be a split decision either way.
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Match report
Canberra 24
Souths 12
The Raiders have claimed their second consecutive top 4 scalp with a 24-12 win over Souths at GIO Stadium in Canberra.
Canberra scored 18 unanswered second half points to win the match after heading into the sheds trailing 12-4 at half-time.
The Rabbitohs scored the first try of the match in the 10th minute. Damien Cook darted out of dummy half close to the line before offloading and five-eighth Cody Walker stepped through the Canberra defence to score.
The Bunnies were in again eight minutes later when Greg Inglis beat Joey Leilua close to the line to barge his way over. Today was Inglis’ first game back after being out with a broken thumb for the past six weeks and he generally played strongly.
The Raiders hit back nine minutes before half-time when centre Michael Oldfield grounded a Josh Hodgson grubber kick just before the dead ball line.
They scored their first second half try in the 53rd minute just after Souths interchange forward Jason Clark was sin binned for a ruck infringement. Oldfield ran strongly onto a Josh Hodgson cut out ball close to the line to score his second try.
That made the score 12-10 to Souths, but the Raiders hit the front for the first time in the match in the 64th minute when five-eighth Blake Austin threw a great ball to charging backrower Sia Soliola and he scored near the posts.
Winger Nic Cotric then capped off a great performance with a determined try in the 71st minute. He burst onto the ball from dummy half and used his strength and footwork to get the ball down.
The loss is Souths third on the trot after they were also beaten by the Broncos and the Roosters in the last few weeks.
Raiders’ supporters will be wondering what might have been if they had been able to string a few more wins together this year.
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
Full-time
The hooter sounds and it’s victory for CANBERRA!
CANBERRA 24
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
79’ Williams slots the penalty.
CANBERRA 24
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
78’ Penalty to the Raiders, they’ll take a shot at goal to wind the clock down.
CANBERRA 22
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
77’ Canberra are caught on the last, Souths back in possession 10 metres out from their own line but now get driven back into the in goal! Repeat set for the Raiders.
CANBERRA 22
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
76’ Scrum feed for the Raiders 20 metres out after Inglis knocks a pass down.
CANBERRA 22
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
75’ Penalty to Canberra, they’ll take the tap near halfway.
CANBERRA 22
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
74’ The Raiders defence hangs on with Hunt caught two metres short on the last tackle! Great tackle from Whitehead on Inglis in that set too!
CANBERRA 22
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
73’ Short kick off from Souths and they get the ball back!
CANBERRA 22
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
72’ Nick Cotric charging onto the ball from dummy half 10 metres out to score a determined try. He’s had a great game today. Williams converts!
CANBERRA 22
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
71’ Try!! Canberra (Cotric)
CANBERRA 20
SOUTHS 12
Kick to come.
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
70’ A grubber kick from Cook on his own 20 sparks a 50 metre Souths break! But there is an error at the end of the movement and the Raiders are back in possession.
CANBERRA 16
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
69’ Souths now working it out from their own line.
CANBERRA 16
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
68’ The Raiders back in possession on their own 30.
CANBERRA 16
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
67’ Bomb from Williams to complete the restart set, Johnston taken on his own 20.
CANBERRA 16
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
65’ Great ball from Blake Austin to put a charging Sia Soliola over near the posts. Williams converts.
CANBERRA 16
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
64’ Try!! Canberra (Soliola)
CANBERRA 14
SOUTHS 12
Kick to come.
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
63’ Johnston spills a last tackle Raiders bomb. Souths to dropout. Big chance for the Raiders!
CANBERRA 10
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
62’ Canberra back in possession n their own 30. It’s becoming an arm wrestle.
CANBERRA 10
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
61’ Knock on from Leilua when Canberra were on the attack! Souths scrum feed on their own 20.
CANBERRA 10
SOUTHS 12
Canberra Raiders vs South Sydney Rabbitohs: NRL live scores, blog
Great fight, Moloney did Australia proud in a gutsy display, losing a very close split decision 115-113, 113-115, 113-115.
Moloney’s chance to join Fenech and Rose