Canberra Region Rugby League News

Congratulations to Ryan McQueen (West Belconnen Warriors) for his selection as the Five Eight in the 2025 Canberra Raiders Cup Team of the Year. 

The West Belconnen Captain Coach led from the front for his beloved Warriors guiding them to a third placed finish. 

Despite missing the middle part of the year with a hamstring injury, McQueen featured in twelve games for the Warriors, splitting his time between fullback and five-eight.

Along with guiding his Warriors to third position, McQueen also brought up a special milestone, playing his 150th First Grade game for the Warriors against the Gungahlin Bulls in the final game of the regular season.  

Known for his direct ball...

Congratulations to Teliya Hetaraka (Tuggeranong Bushrangers) for her selection in the 2025 Katrina Fanning Shield Team of the Year. 

As leader of the Tuggeranong Bushrangers, Hetaraka had a strong 2025 campaign leading from the front with her performances. 

Despite finishing in seventh position on the ladder, the Bushrangers Captain Coach created a side which competed week in and week out and with the competition heavyweights. 

Along with her performances with Tuggeranong, the crafty halfback represented Monaro on two occasions at the Country Championships where she impressed crossing for a try. 

Hetaraka scored 54 points this season, which included five tries and 17 goals,...

Congratulations to Sienna Gerstenberg (Belconnen United Sharks) and Gabby Savage (West Belconnen Warriors) for their selection in the 2025 Katrina Fanning Shield Team of the Year. 

#3 - Sienna Gerstenberg (Belconnen United Sharks) 

Featuring in all but two games for the Sharks this season, Gerstenberg was a consistent performer for the competition's runners up. 

Gerstenberg displayed her versatility this year playing majority of the season in the centres, however also filled in for coach Luke Hope in the backrow on multiple occasions. 

Her ability to hit the line hard and direct is a key aspect of the centres...