Canberra Region Rugby League News

Congratulations to Lara Cosgrove (Woden Valley Rams) on being selected as the Fullback in the 2025 Katrina Fanning Shield Team of the Year. 

The Rams fullback starred for her side in the 2025 campaign producing consistent performances, culminating in being announced the Maree Bush Medalist as the competition's best player at the Les McIntyre Awards night.

Along with the competitions best and fairest, Cosgrove also finished the regular season as the top try scorer (23) and top point scorer (150) highlighting her dominant season. 

Known for her light footwork and ability to glide across the field, Cosgrove proved a handful for opposition defenders. 

A notable performance this...

Congratulations to Connor Williams (Queanbeyan Blues) on being named Fullback in the 2025 Canberra Raiders Cup Team of the Year.

Despite, playing majority of the season in the five eighth position, Willliams featured in the fullback role on seven occasions which sees him qualify for the team of the year as the Number One.

The crafty playmaker played an integral role in the Queanbeyan Blues charge towards the Canberra Raiders Cup premiership, scoring 19 tries.

Williams also represented Monaro this season in a performance which saw him star with three tries.

His best performance this season came in Round 10 against the Queanbeyan Kangaroos, where he crossed the line three times...

The Canberra Region Rugby League is proud to announce the squad members who will represent the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) at this year's Wheelchair National Championship, later this month on the Gold Coast. 

Competing against six other teams from across Australia, the ACT will look to claim the Joseph Chidiac Cup in the inaugural championship which is a significant milestone in the growth of Wheelchair Rugby League. 

Along with the National Wheelchair Championship, the Wheelaroos will take on the reigning world champions England, in an exciting Ashes series. 

Where: Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre 

When: 31 October - 2 November 

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