NRC Round 5 Highlights: Canberra Vikings vs Melbourne Rising

A strong finish saw the Canberra Vikings to a 31-21 home win over Melbourne Rising in round 5 of the NRC. Melbourne Rising ran in two tries for a 14-0 lead, but the Vikings hit back with a score and a penalty try on the stroke of halftime to level things up 14-14 at the break. A penalty try early in the second half saw Melbourne Rising regain their lead at 21-14. The Vikings hit back immediately with a try reducing the deficit to just two points. The Vikings then crossed for their fourth try to hit the front with a little over ten minutes remaining, with another late score sealing the victory.