Canberra Region Rugby League News

The Blumers Lawyers Katrina Fanning Shield makes its return for 2024, with four games set to kick-off Canberra's premier women's tackle competition this Saturday.

Woden Valley Rams v West Belconnen Warriors, 9:30am Saturday 6 April at Phillip Oval

The KFS will be underway with an exciting match-up at Phillip Oval, which sees the reigning premiers West Belconnen travel to take on the Woden Valley Rams.

It was a perfect season for the Warriors last year, tasting premiership glory in their inaugural season in the competition.

Meanwhile, the Rams found it tough after featuring in the 2022 grand final, finishing fourth in the tier two competition.

The Warriors will have the...

The Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup competitions and Katrina Fanning Shield kick off this weekend, with four blockbuster first grade clashes highlighting the first round of action.

Belconnen United Sharks vs Queanbeyan Kangaroos, 3:00pm Saturday at NSWRL HQ Bruce 

This weekend's 'match of the round' will be between the Belconnen United Sharks and the Queanbeyan Kangaroos with both sides looking to kick start their 2024 campaign with a victory. 

A rematch of last year's preliminary final, the Sharks will be out for revenge after the Kangaroos secured a comprehensive win on the way to collecting the premiership in 2023. 

The Kangaroos come into this season as the hunted...

The Yass Magpies are determined to turn things around following a challenging season that saw them collect the wooden spoon in the Canberra Raiders Cup First Grade. 

The Katrina Fanning Shield side come into round one with a chip on their shoulder, following grand final heartbreak where they fell short by a mere two points. 

In their second year in the League Tag competition, Yass aims to build on the good foundations they laid during their inaugural season. 

Yass first grade recruit Charlie Woolford wants to bring a new era of success for the club, which has weathered a string of lean years. 

"Obviously they [Yass] haven't had the best of runs over the past few years,...