NRL LIVE Scores 2025: Manly Sea Eagles Dominate Raiders, Paseka Injured
What a night of footy action in Round 3 of the NRL! The Manly Sea Eagles came out strong against the Canberra Raiders, putting on a dominant performance that left fans buzzing. From sensational tries to heartbreaking injuries, this match had everything you could ask for.
Manly wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. Reuben Garrick broke through the Raiders’ defense with a brilliant shortside play, spinning past three defenders to plant the ball down. The crowd at Brookvale Oval erupted as the Eagles took an early lead. The action only intensified as Ethan Bullemor grabbed a double, with Luke Brooks and Daly Cherry-Evans orchestrating some clever plays. A dropped ball by Kaeo Weekes and a fumbled touch by Jamal Fogarty handed Manly another easy try, pushing their lead to 12-0.
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But the night wasn’t all smooth sailing for the Eagles. A major concern arose when Taniela Paseka collapsed just before making contact. The star forward clutched his Achilles and was unable to put weight on his leg as he limped off the field. If the initial fears are correct, his season could be in jeopardy—a huge blow for Manly’s forward pack.
Meanwhile, Canberra struggled to find their rhythm. Sebastian Kris almost secured a try, weaving through the defense, but the Bunker intervened, ruling that Corey Horsburgh had obstructed Cherry-Evans. Frustrations boiled over, and Tom Starling couldn’t resist chirping at the referee, Grant Atkins, who promptly shut him down with a stone-cold stare.
And then there was the emotional moment of the night—Ben Trbojevic’s tribute to Manly super fan Beau Hewitt, who recently passed away from Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. After what seemed like a stunning try, Trbojevic celebrated with a heartfelt “That’s Gold” gesture. Unfortunately, the try was overturned due to a knock-on, but the sentiment remained powerful.
The Raiders didn’t help their own cause either. Corey Horsburgh was sent to the sin bin after failing to get back onside, leaving his team vulnerable. With Manly piling on the pressure, Canberra simply couldn’t recover, and the Eagles soared to a comfortable 22-0 victory.
It was a tough night for the Raiders, who need to regroup after their shaky performance. For Manly, the win is sweet, but the potential loss of Paseka is a bitter pill to swallow. With Round 4 on the horizon, fans will be eager to see how both teams respond. One thing is certain—NRL 2025 is delivering non-stop drama and excitement!
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