{"id":51387,"date":"2025-06-29T08:38:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T08:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=51387"},"modified":"2025-06-29T08:38:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T08:38:38","slug":"the-canberra-raiders-have-claimed-top-spot-on-the-nrl-ladder-after-round-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=51387","title":{"rendered":"The Canberra Raiders have claimed top spot on the NRL ladder after Round 17!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>**Canberra Raiders Claim Top Spot on NRL Ladder After Round 17! **<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Canberra Raiders have surged to the top of the NRL ladder following a hard-fought win in Round 17, marking a major milestone in their 2025 campaign. With a gritty 24-18 victory over the Cronulla Sharks at GIO Stadium, the Green Machine now sits proudly at number one, edging out close rivals in one of the tightest seasons in recent memory.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Star fullback Jordan Rapana delivered a standout performance, bagging a try and setting up another, while the Raiders&#8217; forward pack once again proved dominant in both attack and defence. Coach Ricky Stuart praised the team\u2019s discipline and resilience, calling the win \u201ca reward for consistency and belief.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With a 12-4 record and a growing sense of momentum, the Raiders are now firmly in premiership contention. Fans are daring to dream of a return to grand final glory for the first time since 1994.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Round 18 will see Canberra take on the Melbourne Storm in what promises to be a blockbuster clash. 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