Canberra Region Rugby League News

  • 'Call an extraordinary meeting': Transfer rift emerges from cocaine allegations

    David Polkinghorne

    Cocaine allegations in Canberra clubs may lead to an extraordinary general meeting over player transfer rules and clearances.

    The Canberra Times

    Cocaine allegations are fuelling a rift among Canberra clubs over player transfer rules that could result in an extraordinary general meeting.

    The Canberra Times revealed the Canberra Region Rugby League was investigating an incident in the Woden Valley Rams change rooms last year, which has morphed into an impasse over a player clearance request.

    Now the sights could be turned to controversial CRRL "rule 18", which could become the focus of an EGM called by some of the Canberra Raiders Cup clubs.

    The Rams were standing firm on refusing to approve the Goulburn Bulldogs' clearance request for winger Tomasi Bikaca, with the CRRL subsequently quashing Goulburn's appeal.

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  • League investigates cocaine use in Canberra change room

    David Polkinghorne

    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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  • CRRL Releases 2026 GTS Draw

    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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