Katrina Fanning AO appointed Australian Universities Rugby League Women's Ambassador, enhancing women's rugby league.
By Stuart McLeenan
Inaugural Jillaroos team member Katrina Fanning AO PSM has accepted the position of Australian Universities Rugby League Women's Ambassador in a major boost for the organisation.
Apart from playing 26 tests for Australia in a career spanning 14 years, Fanning was inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame in 2024 and was appointed Chair of the International Rugby League Women's and Girl's Advisory Group last year. The major women's tackle competition in Canberra, the Katrina Fanning Shield, is named in her honour. Ms Fanning is a former chairperson of the Australian Rugby League Indigenous Council and has been a board member at the Canberra Raiders since 2019.
Monaro Colts: Week Two Team List
Monaro Colts' U17 team faces North Coast Bulldogs in Round Two of the Lisa Fioala Cup.
The Monaro Colts have named their Regional Lisa Fioala Cup team for Round Two, while the Andrew Johns and Laurie Daley Cup teams have the weekend off.
The Colts will look to bounce back from their Round One loss against the Northern Rivers Titans, as they travel up the highway to face the North Coast Bulldogs.
If you are unable to travel to Port Macquarie, you can catch the match live on BarTV.
Regional Lisa Fiaola Cup (U17's)
North Coast Bulldogs vs Monaro Colts, Port Macquarie Regional Stadium, 9:00am, Saturday 7th February
| 1. Bonnie Lever | South Coast Marlins |
| 2. Leah Kelly | South Coast Marlins |
| 3. Riley Clark | West Belconnen Warriors |
| 4. Arden... |
CRRL Releases 2026 Canberra Raiders Cup Draw
The 2026 Canberra Raiders Cup draw is announced, with fixtures for various leagues now available.
The Canberra Region Rugby League is excited to announce the draw for the 2026 Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup Draw, with fixtures now available for First Grade, Reserve Grade and League Tag.
The teams for the Katrina Fanning Shield are still being finalised, so the premier women's tackle competition draw will be released once confirmed.
Meanwhile, the Under 19's and George Tooke Shield draws are in the final stages and will be released in the coming weeks.
The Canberra Raiders Cup will span 18 Rounds, kicking off on the April 11 and culminating in the Grand Final on September 19.
Three scheduled bye rounds will take place throughout the season:
- April 25/26 (ANZAC...