Less than nine months after being crowned minor premiers, the Canberra Raiders have continued to slip down the ladder after another “disappointing” loss over the weekend.

Cowboys coach Todd Payten will be asking for a please explain from the NRL this week after a missed call led to a Warriors try in the 38-20 loss across the ditch.

The Roosters welcome back several Origin stars when they take on the Sharks in a top eight blockbuster at Allianz Stadium.

As far as bounce-back wins go, this was pretty good. Fred Woodcock

The Origin stars are back on deck for this Sunday’s clash as the Melbourne Storm look to make it three in a row against the Canberra Raiders.

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad scores three tries in the first half against the Cowboys in the first game at a new stadium in Christchurch. Follow live.