Canberra Region Rugby League News

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...

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.

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