Canberra Region Rugby League News

All the scores from the first week of finals footy. 

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Queanbeyan Blues 28 def. Queanbeyan Kangaroos 16 

Tuggeranong Bushrangers 30 def. West Belconnen Warriors 24 

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Belconnen United Sharks 28 def. West Belconnen Warriors 10 

Woden Valley Rams 16 def. Yass Magpies 4

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Gungahlin Bulls 24 def. Yass Magpies 6 

Tuggeranong Bushrangers 32 def. West Belconnen Warriors 12 

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Goulburn City Bulldogs 32 def. Tuggeranong Bushrangers 4

Gungahlin Bulls 22 def. Belconnen United Sharks 20 

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The Tuggeranong Bushrangers have advanced to the Canberra Raiders Cup Preliminary final in a tough and gritty 30-24 showing which sees the West Belconnen Warriors exit the finals.

Despite being down at half time, the Bushrangers came out firing in the second half scoring 20 unanswered points which sees them book a spot with the Queanbeyan Kangaroos in next weekend's preliminary final.

The Warriors were the first team to strike inside the first three minutes with a cheeky grubber kick into the in-goal with Brendon Withers jumping on the ball to give them a 4-0 lead.

With the help of a penalty, the Bushrangers charge upfield for their first opportunity in the match.

A smart...

The Woden Valley Rams have advanced to the Katrina Fanning Shield Preliminary Final with a 16-4 victory against the Yass Magpies. 

Despite trailing early in the contest, the Rams produced a sixteen to nil second half to run out winners and set a date with the West Belconnen Warriors next weekend. 

It was a nervous start to the contest for both sides, as they looked to settle into the grind of the elimination final. 

The opening fifteen minutes of the match were played between the twenty-meter lines of both teams, as strong defence caused a high incompletion rate. 

Woden Valley would be the first team with ball attacking the opposition try line, with a line break down the...