Canberra Region Rugby League News

Tue, 25th November, 2025, 8:20 AEDT
Quinlan Named Head Coach for 2026 Season
Adam Quinlan becomes head coach of Queanbeyan Kangaroos for the 2026 season.
LeagueNews.co
Adam Quinlan, a former fullback for the St George Illawarra Dragons, has secured a head coaching position for the 2026 season.
Having last played in the NRL in 2016, Quinlan is now the head coach of the Queanbeyan Kangaroos, who participate in the Canberra Raiders Cup.
His appointment follows the Kangaroos' close call in the 2025 grand final, where they fell just two points short of the title, losing 28-26 to the Queanbeyan Blues.
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Tue, 25th November, 2025, 7:59 AEDT
Former Dragons fullback earns head coaching role
Adam Quinlan, ex-NRL player, appointed head coach of Queanbeyan Kangaroos for 2026 season.
Zero Tackle
Adam Quinlan, a former NRL fullback for the St George Illawarra Dragons, has been handed a head coaching role for the upcoming 2026 season.
Last playing in the NRL in 2016, Quinlan has been appointed as the new head coach of the Queanbeyan Kangaroos, who compete in the Canberra Raiders Cup.
"Please join with us in congratulating and warmly welcoming our newly appointed 2026 First Grade Coach - Adam Quinlan," a statement from the Kangaroos read.
"Adam needs no introduction. A former NRL player with over 100 first-grade appearances for St George Dragons, St Helens and Hull Kingston Rovers.
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Thu, 20th November, 2025, 17:12 AEDT
Vale Paul Robertson
Paul Robertson, a dedicated coach and community member, has sadly passed away in Canberra.
Canberra Region Rugby League
The CRRL is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Paul Robertson.
After moving to Canberra in the early 1990s, Paul Robertson was an integral member of the Tuggeranong Rugby League community, coaching his sons Micheal, Adam and Brad at the Buffaloes and Dragons.
Along with coaching, Paul was an active member on the Valley Dragons committee, consistently volunteering his time for ground setup and any other jobs which required attention.

In 2003, Paul played an integral role in the establishment of the Tuggeranong Bushrangers where he was later recognised as a founding life member and held in high regard by all members of the community.
Retiring from his role with the...
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