Canberra Region Rugby League News

Fri, 27th February, 2026, 5:40 AEDT
League investigates cocaine use in Canberra change room
Canberra Region Rugby League is investigating cocaine allegations involving players during a game, prompted by a clearance request.
The Canberra Times
Canberra Region Rugby League is investigating allegations of players taking cocaine in a change room during a first-grade game.
Bizarrely, the incident was drawn to the governing body's attention through a player clearance request, which led to ACT Policing, Sport Integrity Australia and NSW Rugby League all being notified.
The incident allegedly occurred at Phillip Oval on May 31 - during the Woden Valley Rams home game against the Queanbeyan Blues.
Rams coaching staff walked in on it and reported it to the club's hierarchy.
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Thu, 26th February, 2026, 17:06 AEDT
CRRL Releases 2026 GTS Draw
The 2026 GTS draw features 8 teams, starting April 11, with 15 rounds and a Grand Final on September 12.
Canberra Region Rugby League
The CRRL is pleased to announce the 2026 Blumers Lawyers George Tooke Shield draw.
This year's iteration of the competition will consist of 8 teams, with the Binalong Brahmans not competing this season.
Beginning on the same weekend as the Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup (April 11/12), the GTS will run for 15 Rounds with the Grand Final scheduled for 12 September.

Four scheduled bye rounds will take place throughout the season:
- April 25/26 (ANZAC Day)
- May 16/17 (Rep Round)
- June 6/7 (Monarch's birthday)
- August 15/16 (Washout Round)
Each team will have an additional bye round, with split rounds in Round 11 and 12 providing clubs with an opportunity to reset before the...
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Mon, 16th February, 2026, 10:24 AEDT
Vale Paul Berry
The CRRL mourns the passing of Paul Barry, a legendary coach and player who shaped rugby in Canberra.
Canberra Region Rugby League
The CRRL are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Barry.
A true legend of the Canberra Region Rugby League, Tuggeranong Buffaloes and Buffaloes Old Boys Association, Paul leaves a lasting legacy as a player, coach and volunteer.
During his playing days, Paul represented the Canberra District and applied his trade at the North Canberra Bears.

In 1974, he became the first Captain-Coach of the Tuggeranong Buffaloes, laying the foundations for what the club has become today. Paul leaves a lasting legacy on the many players he coached at both junior and senior levels, shaping not only footballers but young men in the community.
Paul's son and grandson also played...
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