As it happened: Dolphins grind down Raiders

Full-time: The Dolphins have won four games in a row for the first time in the club's history and they've done it in impressive fashion at GIO Stadium. Kristian Woolf's side was without their Queensland Origin stars and they were forced to do a mountain of defensive work in the second half but they kept turning the Raiders away to secure an eight-point win. As for Canberra, a tough year continues and they will lament plenty of missed opportunities after the break. Raiders 22 - Dolphins 30.

79th minute: Kaeo Weekes has produced a rare 20/40 to give his team a faint hope of victory. There are 90 seconds remaining and Canberra must strike immediately. Raiders 22 - Dolphins 30. 

75th minute: Joe Tapine has lodged a Captain's Challenge after an Ethan Sanders grubber rolled over the dead ball line. The Raiders appealed for an escort, but the Bunker ruled it was a simple battle for the ball and the Dolphins receive a big let off. Raiders 22 - Dolphins 30. 

74th minute: This game isn't over yet. The Raiders regained possession with a well-executed short kick off and now Jed Stuart has drawn a penalty, handing his side another chance to cut the deficit. Raiders 22 - Dolphins 30.

70th minute: The Dolphins have reclaimed control and the lead is back out beyond a converted try. An error by Daine Laurie handed possession to the visitors and Brad Schneider capitalised. The five-eighth broke multiple tackles and stepped past a couple of defenders on the way to the line for an impressive solo effort. Raiders 22 - Dolphins 30.

66th minute: The Raiders have converted territory into points, Zac Hosking pouncing on a loose ball in the in-goal. Daine Laurie put the grubber kick through, Kurt Donoghoe couldn't pick it up cleanly and Hosking was on the spot to ground the ball. We are set for a thrilling finish to this contest. Raiders 22 - Dolphins 24. 

63rd minute: Canberra couldn't capitalise a few minutes ago but they are set for another opportunity after the Dolphins made an error on the halfway line. Debutant Brian Pouniu was attempting a quick tap on under heavy pressure from the Raiders defence and the ball travelled forward. Raiders 16 - Dolphins 24.

56th minute: The Raiders have slowly gained the upper hand throughout the last few minutes and they've earned another chance to hit back. Ethan Sanders put up another towering bomb, Trai Fuller was unable to catch it and the Dolphins have a line dropout. Raiders 16 - Dolphins 24. 

48th minute: Another trip to the Bunker, but this one's at the other end of the field. Daine Laurie chased a bomb and leapt through the air in a contest with Trai Fuller. The ball went forward off Laurie and the Dolphins will receive possession. Raiders 16 - Dolphins 24. 

46th minute: The Dolphins have extended their lead to eight after Morgan Smithies was penalised for using his elbow while Ray Stone was on the ground. Jamayne Isaako kicks the penalty goal and the margin is now eight. Raiders 16 - Dolphins 24. 

45th minute: We're off to the Bunker after Brad Schneider stormed through to chase an Isaiya Katoa grubber. The Raiders scrambled desperately to get back as the ball bounced around the in-goal and Kaeo Weekes managed to get there first to knock it dead. No try but the Dolphins have another attacking chance. Raiders 16 - Dolphins 22. 

Kick-off: We are back for the second half with this contest evenly poised at the midway point. The Dolphins looked to be cruising before Savelio Tamale crossed in the final play of the first half to cut the gap to just six. Points were flowing throughout the opening 40 and expect that to continue as fatigue grows and the game opens up. Raiders 16 - Dolphins 22.

Half-time: A crucial moment on the stroke of half-time for the Raiders as Savelio Tamale scores in the final play of the half. The winger had plenty of work to do when he got the ball on the left edge and he did well to step past multiple Dolphins defenders and find his way to the try line. It's a one-possession game at the break. Raiders 16 - Dolphins 22. 

38th minute: The Dolphins have lodged another Captain's Challenge after Jamayne Isaako tapped a kick dead. The visitors argued Savelio Tamale had made a little knock on in the contest for the bomb but the Bunker rules otherwise. Big chance for the Raiders to strike back before the break. Raiders 12 - Dolphins 22. 

35th minute: The Dolphins have lodged a Captain's Challenge after Ray Stone was ruled to have dropped the ball in a tackle. There was a hand on the ball, however, with the Bunker ruling Tom Starling stripped it out. It's a big moment, instead of a Raiders scrum in attacking territory, it's a Dolphins penalty and another chance to go on the attack. Raiders 12 - Dolphins 22.

34th minute: The Dolphins have their fourth, Ray Stone running an excellent support line to finish off a Connelly Lemuelu break. Isaiya Katoa laid on the line break with a deft short ball and the visitors have created some breathing room on the scoreboard. Raiders 12 - Dolphins 22. 

30th minute: A big set of six coming up for the Dolphins as they look to kick clear before half-time. Isaiya Katoa forced another line dropout, with the Raiders to needing to defend their try-line. We do have a brief stoppage after Morgan Smithies fell awkwardly in a tackle but he's back on his feet and will play on. Raiders 12 - Dolphins 16.

25th minute: The Dolphins have their first lead of the night after Jamayne Isaako scores in the corner. An error by Savelio Tamale handed the visitors an attacking opportunity and Isaiya Katoa ensured they would capitalise by orchestrating another four-pointer. Raiders 12 - Dolphins 16.

22nd minute: The points keep flowing at GIO Stadium with the Dolphins hitting straight back to level the scores. Felise Kaufusi ran a hard line to draw in multiple Raiders defenders before producing a slick offload for Morgan Knowles to score his first try in the NRL. Raiders 12 - Dolphins 12.

15th minute: Bombs continue to play havoc with the back three from both teams and Corey Horsburgh has one of the more unusual tries we'll see all year. Trai Fuller is unable to catch a kick, the ball bounces over everyone's headed, then bounces on to the cross bar twice and eventually into Horsburgh's hands. The forward simply had to secure possession and fall over the line. Raiders 12 - Dolphins 6. 

12th minute: We're off to the Bunker with Jack Bostock claiming the Dolphins' second try. The centre flew through the air to outleap Savelio Tamale and come away with the ball before racing to the corner. Kaeo Weekes came across in cover defence and manage to force Bostock into touch before he grounded the ball. Raiders 6 - Dolphins 6.

9th minute: The Dolphins have their first attacking set of six and they have their first try of the game. Isaiya Katoa led a left-side shift, Brad Schneider delivered an excellent pass and Tevita Naufahu scored in the corner. The attacking chance came after the Raiders failed to clean up a bomb, with the visitors quickly capitalising on the error. Raiders 6 - Dolphins 6.

3rd minute: It's a dream start for the home team, with late replacement Jed Stuart scoring the opening points of the game. Daine Laurie sliced straight through the Dolphins defence before linking up with Stuart for a simple try. The 24-year-old is playing on the right wing and Xavier Savage has moved into right centre after Seb Kris picked up an injury in the warm up. Raiders 6 - Dolphins 0. 

Kick-off: The Raiders have been forced into a late change after Seb Kris went down in the warm-up with a quad injury. Jed Stuart comes into the starting side and Coby Black on to the six-man bench as a result. Canberra hope it doesn't derail their start to the contest as they look to hit the ground running following last week's bye. The Dolphins are missing some of their biggest stars due to Origin duties but their absence provides a chance for a host of young guns to step up. Raiders 0 - Dolphins 0. 

Stat Attack

• The Raiders have won three of their last four games against the Dolphins.
• The Dolphins have conceded 12 points or less in their last three games.
• Raiders captain Joseph Tapine will play his 100th game at GIO Stadium.
• Dolphins centre Jack Bostock has scored four tries in his last three games.
• Raiders fullback Kaeo Weekes has scored five tries in his last five games.

Late Mail

Raiders: Owen Pattie is set to start at hooker for the first time this year in the only change to Ricky Stuart's squad on game day. Tom Starling reverts to the interchange as a result. Back-rower Jordan Uta makes his NRL debut off the bench but young playmaker Coby Black dropped out of the extended squad in Thursday's 90-minute update. Xavier Savage makes his return from an ankle injury, while Zac Hosking is back after missing Rounds 9 and 10 with concussion. The versatile Daine Laurie has been named at five-eighth with Ethan Strange in Blues camp. 

Dolphins: 18-year-old centre Brian Pouniu comes into the side for his NRL debut after star centre Herbie Farnworth was ruled out due to hamstring tightness. John Fineanganofo comes on to the six-man bench as a result. "Unfortunately Herbie has been a little bit tight through the hamstring through the week... just a smart decision not to play him. We'd love to have him out there but if we throw him out there and then miss him for six or eight weeks that will hurt us more than one game," coach Kristian Woolf said on Wednesday. Brad Schneider starts at five-eighth for the third time this season with Kodi Nikorima nursing a hamstring injury. Trai Fuller takes over at fullback in his third NRL game of the season with Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow in Maroons camp. Francis Molo has recovered from an ankle injury and slots into the front row with Thomas Flegler also on Origin duty.