Canberra Region Rugby League News

The Rub of the Green Podcast returns for episode six of 2024.

On this weeks episode, we chat to Woden Valley Rams League Tagger Keesha Kapea ahead of the clubs Ladies Day at Phillip Oval on Saturday!

We also chat to Yass Magpies captain Shaun Davis as they look ahead to making the trek to Raiders Belconnen to play the West Belconnen Warriors in this weeks match of the round.

0:00 - Round Five wrap

9:43 - Interview with Keesha Kapea

16:00 - Interview with Shaun Davis

21:12 - Round Six preview

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The weather gods are set to play their part in Saturday's representative fixtures between the George Tooke Shield (GTS) and Woodbridge Cup outfits.

Playing at Cowra's Sid Kallas Oval, there will be rain about on Friday and Saturday, meaning ball control and discipline will be as crucial as ever in the league tag and men's tackle matches.

GTS men's coach Jack Bramley held his only training session in Yass on Wednesday night. He said the conditions were discussed as they prepared for the annual representative fixture.

"We've had a slow start with only one session, but that one session was impressive," Bramley told CRRL.

"The weather forecast looks wet, and that was...

Round six of the Canberra Raiders Cup features four exciting match ups across the region this weekend as the competition continues to take shape.

West Belconnen Warriors vs Yass Magpies, 3:00pm Saturday at Raiders Belconnen

This Yass Magpies will be travelling this Saturday as they face the West Belconnen Warriors at Raiders Belconnen.

After suffering their first defeat of the season at the hands of the Queanbeyan Kangaroos, the Warriors will be eager to bounce back at home this weekend.

Despite the loss, the Warriors displayed resilience and determination, keeping pace with the defending premiers for much of the match.

"You just can't give an opposition like that too much cheap...