{
  "id": 8244246,
  "title": "Canberra ends Wests' NRLW fairytale in finals shut out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/canberra-ends-wests-nrlw-fairytale-in-finals-shut-out",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:38:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-18/canberra-end-tigers-nrlw-fairytale-in-finals-shut-out/107171118"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canberra secured their first NRLW finals win by shutting out Wests Tigers with a low-scoring 6-0 shutout at Campbelltown Stadium. Former Queensland State of Origin star Zahara Temara shone brightly during the match, setting up Isabella Waterman's try through a precise pass. Despite Wests Tigers holding a narrow four-point lead for most of the second half, the Canberra No.7 broke the line wide open to lead 6-0. Temara's management of the game was crucial, forcing two dropouts and keeping the Tigers at bay. With a 10-5 penalty count, Canberra controlled the majority of the game, while the Tigers struggled to find an opening in the second half. The defeat marks a disappointing end to the Tigers' fairytale season, as they had been in contention for a top-two spot before a decisive loss to the Titans. The Raiders, on the other hand, are making strong strides, defeating the Broncos and challenging top teams like Gold Coast and the Roosters.",
  "summary": "The Raiders have claimed a first-ever NRLW finals win, downing the Tigers 6-0 to end Wests' fairytale season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Canberra defeats Wests Tigers 6-0 in finals",
    "Zahara Temara sets up Waterman's try",
    "Tigers' fairytale season ends with loss"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Canberra ends Wests' NRLW fairytale in finals shut out",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/canberra-ends-wests-nrlw-fairytale-in-finals-shut-out-8250155",
        "published": "2026-09-18T12:38:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}