Canberra Region Rugby League News

Congratulations to Dylan McLachlan (Queanbeyan Blues) for his selection in the 2025 Canberra Raiders Cup Team of the Year. 

The Blues captain guided his side to their first premiership since 2019, playing a pivotal role in the decider scoring two tries, including the match winner. 

The 2024 Les McIntyre medalist entered this year with a point to prove after suffering defeat in last year's Grand Final leaving no stone unturned in his quest for redemption. 

There was no second-year syndrome for McLachlan as he continued his strong form, finishing second in this year's Les McIntyre medal and was the premier halfback in the competition, playing every game and scoring seven...

Congratulations to Jay Huriwai (West Belconnen Warriors) for her selection as the halfback in the 2025 Katrina Fanning Shield Team of the Year. 

In her first year in the Katrina Fanning Shield, Huriwai hit the ground running for the Warriors playing a critical role in their quest for Premiership glory. 

Despite only playing nine games this season, the crafty number seven packed plenty into those games having her hands in everything positive for West Belconnen, which included scoring four tries and kicking 31 goals for a total of 78 points. 

Huriwai featured in the Team of the Week on five occasions throughout the regular season, however it was the Finals Series where she...