Canberra Region Rugby League News

The Queanbeyan Kangaroos will be striving to bounce back this season after suffering a heartbreaking defeat in last year's Grand Final against the Blues, under the new leadership of Adam Quinlan.

Meanwhile, the Ladies League Tag side returns after having to withdraw halfway through last year's campaign, creating a sense of excitement at Seears Workwear Oval.

Adam Quinlan becomes the new Captain Coach of the Kangaroos, replacing former coach Sam Williams who has moved to North Queensland for a role with the Norther Pride in the Host plus QLD Cup, with the foundation set by him setting Queanbeyan his successor for success.

"The boys have ripped in in preseason and pretty...

The Queanbeyan Blues enter the 2026 season as the team to beat this season after claiming the premiership against their archrivals in dramatic fashion last year.  

In the Katrina Fanning Shield, the Blues return to the competition after injuries saw them withdraw halfway through the season.  

After a dramatic grand final victory last season, Blues new Captain-Coach Dylan McLachlan reflected on the experience, whilst declaring his focus has moved on to ensuring his side goes back-to-back.  

"Obviously, great memories, it feels like a long time ago, but we took the time to celebrate and reflect but your focus quickly moves to this year. We're going to have to improve a...

After an improved season last year, the Gungahlin Bulls will be aiming to qualify for their first Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup finals series since 2021 under the new leadership of Captain Coach Matt Frawley and Josh Hardy. 

In the Katrina Fanning Shield, a fifth placed finish last season saw them miss out on finals action after finishing runners up the year prior and will be desperate to return to the top four.  

Whilst the Ladies League Tag enters 2026 as the defending premiers after a 12-0 victory against the Rams in the Grand Final and after years of chasing the title, they won't be giving it up easily.  

In a massive coup for the club, former Canberra Raider...