NRL round 13 Saturday AS IT HAPPENED: Raiders complete emotional win after Corey Harawira-Naera suffers seizure; Broncos survive late Warriors blitz
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Goodnight
It's on a solemn note that we say goodbye tonight.
The thoughts of the rugby league world are with Raiders forward Corey Harawira-Naera and his family after he suffered a seizure during Canberra's win over South Sydney.
It's great news that he's conscious, speaking and in the best care.
You can read all about the situation here.
Goodnight.
Rabbitohs v Raiders | Harawira-Naera transported to hospital
Corey Harawira-Naera is now on his way to Westmead Hospital.
According to Fox League reporter James Hooper, the Raiders' medical staff have confirmed that Harawira-Naera suffered concussion-like symptoms and a seizure.
"At this stage it is still only very early days. [Harawira-Naera] will need to speak to the medical professionals at Westmead Hospital about the reasoning behind how that seizure has occurred," Hooper said.
Rabbitohs v Raiders | Canberra claws win
It's a sub-story as the Corey Harawira-Naera situation plays out, but the Raiders have edged the Rabbitohs in a 33-26 thriller.
Canberra halfback Jamal Fogarty kicked a field goal in the dying seconds.
Winger Albert Hopoate was among the Raiders' stars, crossing for a hat-trick.
Rabbitohs v Raiders LIVE | Amazing Harawira-Naera update
Fox League reporter James Hooper has given a terrific update on Corey Harawira-Naera, who had a seizure during the second half.
"Corey is sitting up, is speaking with medical staff," Hooper said.
"He is going to have to go to hospital.
"It has been confirmed he has had a seizure, but he is sitting up, he is in a positive mind frame and he is speaking with people."
Corey Harawira-Naera is driven off the field in a medicab after collapsing. Brendon Thorne via Getty Images
Rabbitohs v Raiders LIVE | Souths strike, Canberra fires back!
Rabbitohs hooker Damien Cook pounces on a grubber to score a try — a great personal moment after his State of Origin axing.
But the Raiders hit back shortly after as Albert Hopoate crosses for a hat-trick on the left wing.
The Raiders lead 30-26 with less than five minutes remaining!
Rabbitohs v Raiders LIVE | Scary scenes as Raider goes down
Frightening scenes come over the Rabbitohs-Raiders clash as Canberra's Corey Harawira-Naera has a seizure and hits the deck with about 15 minutes remaining in the match.
An eerie feeling descends on Sydney Olympic Park as a medicab and a stretcher are ordered for the Raiders forward.
Canberra players gathered to give their teammate some privacy.
Players gather around Corey Harawira-Naera of the Raiders as he receives medical attention. Brendon Thorne via Getty Images
Harawira-Naera took a hit-up and suffered a seizure about 30 seconds later.
In great news, Harawira-Naera is conscious and talking to medical staff.
Updates to follow.
Rabbitohs v Raiders LIVE | Canberra hits back!
The Raiders regain the lead as Tom Starling caps a long-range try.
Jack Wighton puts Jarrod Croker in space with a cut-out ball on the left wing, before Croker sends the ball back inside to Starling as he draws Rabbitohs fullback Blake Taafee.
Croker nails the conversion as the Raiders take a 24-20 lead on the hour mark.
This game is a cracker!
Rabbitohs v Raiders LIVE | AJ double!
Alex Johnston continues his Stadium Australia love affair as he zips over on the left wing, scoring his 84th try from 86 NRL games at the venue.
Cody Walker again played a hand in that try as the Bunnies shifted the ball left at a blinding speed.
"His involvement in the second half has been unbelievable," said Fox League's Corey Parker.
The Rabbitohs lead the Raiders 20-18 in the 51st minute.
Rabbitohs v Raiders LIVE | Walker brilliance
Cody Walker lifts the Bunnies!
The veteran sets up a second South Sydney try with another beautiful pass, sending over Isaiah Tass on the left edge early in the second half.
"Walker out on the left, silky-smooth," says Fox League's Corey Parker.
Blake Taaffe adds the extras as the Rabbitohs reduce the deficit to 18-14.
Rabbitohs v Raiders LIVE | Second half underway
The second half kicks off with the Raiders leading the Rabbitohs 18-8 at Accor Stadium.