Canberra Region Rugby League News

Congratulations to Darby Medlyn (Tuggeranong Bushrangers) on his selection as the Lock in the Canberra Raiders Cup Team of the Year in 2025. 

After missing the 2024 season with an ACL injury, the former Canberra Raider returned in a new role for his beloved Bushrangers, as a ball playing lock. 

Medlyn looked like he hadn't missed a beat in his return season, as he claimed the 2025 Les McIntyre Medal for the competitions Best & Fairest, after he guided his team to a ten-game win streak during the Regular Season. 

Along with his on-field performances, Medlyn was recognised for his coaching ability alongside Brenden Bradley as the two were recognised as the Don Furner Snr Coaches...

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...