Junior Laloifi scores after a brilliant set move off the scrum

Pettowa Paraka barges over the tryline

A trademark rolling maul leads to an early try for Vikings skipper Jarrad Butler

The University of Canberra Vikings host Brisbane City at Viking Park in a top of the table clash in round 8 of the NRC. As if this match wasn’t intense enough, the Horan-Little Shield will be on the line, adding extra spice to an already enthralling encounter.
Both teams are undefeated and have equal log points, but it is Brisbane City who sits atop the standings by virtue of a two point better point’s differential, the slightest of margins.
The University of Canberra Vikings are coming off a comfortable 42-16 win over the Melbourne Rising whereas Brisbane City absolutely demolished the Sydney Stars 58-0 a week ago.
With nothing to separate these two sides and essentially finishing top of the log at stake as well as the Horan-Little Shield, it should be a cracking encounter with both sides desperate to not experience the bitter taste of defeat for the first time this season.