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Knights v Raiders: Trey's day; Big Papa back on deck
Last year's minor premiers Canberra and wooden spooners the Knights go head-to-head in Round 5 – but the formline has completely switched places.
Under new coach Justin Holbrook, Newcastle have found their steely edge and come into the game with a 3-1 record after defeating the Cowboys, Manly and the Bulldogs so far this season. There loss was in Round 3 to the Warriors.
Against the Bulldogs last week, they overcame the odds – as well as having a player in the sin bin – to defend their way to a 24-16 victory.
The Raiders however have an 1-3 record and are still looking to add another victory after posting a golden point victory over Manly in Round 1.
Why Stuart isn't alarmed by Raiders' poor start to NRL season
The Raiders have lost three matches in a row to be 15th on the ladder. (AAP: Lukas Coch)
The Raiders have triumphed in only one of their opening four matches to sit 15th on the ladder.
Ricky Stuart says he is confident the Raiders can turn their season around.
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart insists the Raiders are not panicking after making a poor start to the NRL season.
The Raiders, who won the minor premiership last year, are 1-3 (win-loss) through the opening four rounds.
Their attack has struggled to fire in 2026, with the Raiders scoring just 16.8 points per match as compared to their 26.7 average last season.
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Papa returns as Raiders look to end three-game losing streak
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