Canberra Region Rugby League News

After a superb year in the Canberra Raiders Cup First Grade, the Tuggeranong Bushrangers continue to build as they charge into the new season. 

While the Katrina Fanning Shield and League Tag sides reflect on the lessons learned from last year, and look to translate those insights into a season of  improved performance in 2024.

The Tuggeranong Bushrangers earned their way to the first grade grand final through being a "tough and gritty" side, qualities they aim to carry into 2024. 

"We're just continuing with how we went last year, we want to be a really tough and gritty side that can go the 80 minutes and really grind teams out," Tuggeranong player Brad Buckley...

The Queanbeyan Kangaroos will push to go back-to-back in the Canberra Raiders Cup First Grade following an as good as perfect 2023 campaign.

In the Katrina Fanning Shield, the Queanbeyan Kangaroos and Bungendore Tigers combine as the Bungendore Kangaroos, providing more depth and competitiveness for the squad in 2024.

While the Queanbeyan Kangaroos League Tag side look to make big improvements on last year's season. 

The Roos first grade side lose a few key players from last season, including their strike centres Harry Quinlan and Steven Numambo who now compete in the Queensland Cup.  

"We lost our two centres but they're going in the right direction and that's what...

The Queanbeyan Blues are set to bounce back with "enthusiasm" following a disappointing season in the Canberra Raiders Cup First Grade. 

While the Katrina Fanning Shield side look to back up a premiership winning season, and the League Tag side aim to make their mark upon their reintroduction to the competition in 2024. 

The Blues finished third last in the first grade competition last year, only winning three games and suffering 12 losses.

Blues player Blake Murray highlighted the positive influence Coach Jeremy Braun has infused into the club and expressed excitement about the emerging young talent within the squad.

"We've got Jeremy Braun leading us this year, and he's...