The Cronulla Sharks secured a hard-fought 22-10 victory over the Canberra Raiders in a tightly contested NRLW match at Canberra Stadium.The game was marred by controversial decisions, with three tries disallowed due to minor infractions.

Raiders winger Mackenzie Wiki was denied a try after her hair brushed the sideline, while Sharks fullback Jada Taylor narrowly prevented Simaima Taufa from scoring.Cronulla's lead was cemented by tries from Georgia Hannaway and Quincy Dodd, despite Canberra's efforts to rally.

The win marks Cronulla's first of the season and extends their lead in the competition, while Canberra's back-to-back losses push them further from the top four.Raiders coach Darrin Borthwick praised his team's resilience but criticized the referees for inconsistent calls.The result highlights the razor-thin margins in NRLW rugby league, where even the smallest details can determine the outcome of a match.