Canberra Region Rugby League News

Congratulations to Mitch Souter of the Woden Valley Rams for his selection at hooker in the 2023 Canberra Raiders Cup Team of the Year.

Souter is a top-class hooker and had an impressive season in the CRC upon returning to his junior club, the Woden Valley Rams.

Souter has been in the Canberra Raiders system since the age of 16 and made his NSW Cup debut against the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles in April 2022. He has since gone on to score two tries in his 16 appearances.

Six of those appearances were at the beginning of the 2023 season, before he slipped on a Rams jersey again in...

Congratulations to Zac Saddler of the Tuggeranong Bushrangers for his selection at prop in the 2023 Canberra Raiders Cup Team of the Year.

Upon rejoining the Bushrangers in round nine this season, Saddler showed his importance for the team as he played a crucial role in their journey to the grand final.

Zac took his talents abroad after the 2022 CRC season to play for the Limoux Grizzles in France's Elite One Championship.

After taking out the premiership with the Grizzlies, he returned home to see out the rest of the season with Tuggeranong, bringing over his grand final...

Congratulations to Sam Williams of the Queanbeyan Kangaroos for his selection at halfback in the 2023 Canberra Raiders Cup Team of the Year.

Williams' first full season in the Canberra Raiders Cup is best described as flawless.

Sam was appointed captain-coach in 2023 and led his side through a dominant regular season which saw the Roos comfortably earn the minor premiership, only dropping one game.

Recognised for his formidable performances and leadership, Williams took out the 2023 Best & Fairest Les McIntyre Medal, as well as the Don Furner Snr Shield as the CRC Coach of the...