Canberra Region Rugby League News

Episode eight of the Rub of the Green podcast is now live! 

As per usual, we review and preview the Canberra Raiders Cup and George Tooke Shield. With each team having plenty of runs under their belt at this point of the season, the competitions are really heating up. 

We also have a chat to captain-coach of the Belconnen United Sharks, Zac Patch, ahead of his teams Match of the Round blockbuster against the Tuggeranong Bushrangers. 

0:00 - Round Seven wrap

10:07 - Interview with Zac Patch

20:36 - Round Eight preview

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Round eight of the Canberra Raiders Cup features four exciting match ups across the region that are sure to shake up the competition.

Tuggeranong Bushrangers vs Belconnen United Sharks, 3:00pm, Saturday at Greenway Oval

The Tuggeranong Bushrangers will be playing host again this weekend, this time against the Belconnen United Sharks.

Fresh off a hard-fought 16-14 victory against the Queanbeyan Kangaroos, the Bushrangers have continued to show their determination to climb up the ladder.

"It's always a tough game with them, obviously they got us in the Grand Final last year, but on the weekend was very pleasing from us," said Bushrangers hooker Liam Oakley. 

"We're starting to...

The Blumers Lawyers Katrina Fanning Shield is gearing up for an exciting Round Eight, where two competition points could be crucial for several teams.

Woden Valley Rams vs Gungahlin Bulls, 9:30am Saturday at Phillip Oval 

The Woden Valley Rams return home this weekend for a contest against the Gungahlin Bulls on Saturday morning. 

The Rams enter this week fresh off having last weekend off with the bye and will be aiming to continue their strong start to the season against the table topping Bulls.

Gungahlin enjoyed a comprehensive 60-point victory over the Bulldogs last Saturday and in the process continued their undefeated campaign. 

This top four clash shapes as one of the...