The Canberra Vikings proved to be far too strong for an inexperienced Rising lineup, winning 47-22 at Box Hill Rugby Union Club.
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The Western Force have retained the Horan-Little Shield after defeating the Melbourne Rising 38-19 at UWA Sports Park, Perth.
The Melbourne Rising have fallen short of a second half comeback, succumbing to the NSW Country Eagles 19-29 at Bailey Reserve, Adelaide.
Reece Hodge scored his first try of the 2019 Rugby Championship after a scintillating run by fellow Rebel Marika Koroibete.