Canberra Region Rugby League News

Only 30 kilometres separate Binalong and Harden, meaning the Hawks and Brahmans call on plenty of history.

After a brief hiatus, the Brahmans triumphantly returned to the Blumers Lawyers George Tooke Shield competition in 2024 and will reignite their rivalry with the Hawks on Saturday.

Playing in Round Seven of the men's tackle and league tag competitions, it's set to be two heavyweight bouts as the Hawks and Hawkettes battle the Brahmans in their arena.

Binalong had won five on the trot before their Round Six 38-20 loss to Cootamundra, and the Chris Rawlinson-led Brahmans will be out to rediscover their winning ways.

In contrast, Harden has put a tough start to their...

Team Lists Friday is back for Round Nine. 

See how your team lines up ahead of Round Nine of the Canberra Raiders Cup and Katrina Fanning Shield, as well as Round Seven of the George Tooke Shield. 

Click here to view the team lists.

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In Episode Nine of the Rub of the Green, we review and preview the Canberra Raiders Cup and George Tooke Shield as we reach the half way point of the season.

We have a chat to captain-coach of the West Belconnen Warriors, Ryan McQueen, ahead of his teams Match of the Round local derby against the Belconnen United Sharks.

We also sit down with Anthony McQueen from the Rolling Raiders who are coming off their first win in their inaugural Wheelchair NSW Cup season.

0:00 - Round Eight wrap

10:11 - Interview with Ryan McQueen

16:03 - Interview with Anthony McQueen

20:30 - Round Nine preview

Click here to listen.