Canberra Region Rugby League News

Congratulations to Aaliyah Lomas (West Belconnen Warriors) on her selection as the Lock Forward in the 2025 Katrina Fanning Shield Team of the Year. 

After having the year off last year, Aaliyah Lomas returned to the Katrina Fanning Shield and produced an exceptional season helping the West Belconnen Warriors to the Premiership. 

As Co-Captain of the Warriors outfit, Lomas led from the front this season, specifically with her attacking prowess as in her twelve games she crossed for 22 tries, the second most in the competition. 

A former NRLW development player for the Canberra Raiders, Lomas adds experience and high standards to a strong squad despite only being 21 years...

Congratulations to Josh Ayers (Queanbeyan Kangaroos) and Apenisa Driti (Gungahlin Bulls) on their selections in the Second Row in the 2025 Canberra Raiders Cup Team of the Year. 

#11 - Josh Ayers (Queanbeyan Kangaroos) 

Josh Ayers has been selected in the Canberra Raiders Cup team of the year for the second straight season after another consistent season with the Queanbeyan Kangaroos. 

The 2021 Les McIntyre Medalists continues to impress week in and week out with his performances and consistently executes his role as leader of the Roos forward pack superbly. 

After a year of milestones last season, Ayers...

Congratulations to Bella Piper (Belconnen United Sharks) and Kaitlyn Andrews (Yass Magpies) on their selection as the Second Rowers in the 2025 Katrina Fanning Shield Team of the Year. 

#11 - Bella Piper (Belconnen United Sharks) 

A member of the 2025 Canberra Raiders Tarsha Gale squad, Piper produced a solid season for the Belconnen United Sharks which sees her selected as one of the backrowers in the Team of the Year. 

Appearing in every game this season for the Sharks, the hard running forward became a reliable squad member for Luke Hope, with the difference between her best and worst game very...