Canberra Region Rugby League News

The 2025 Preliminary Finals saw two exciting games of football, as the West Belconnen Warriors set up an all-Belconnen Grand Final in the Katrina Fanning Shield, whilst a fast start from the Queanbeyan Kangaroos sees them with a chance of creating history in the Canberra Raiders Cup. 

Queanbeyan Kangaroos 46 def. Tuggeranong Bushrangers 24 

The Queanbeyan Kangaroos have returned to a familiar stage with a comprehensive victory over the Tuggeranong Bushrangers in the 2025 Canberra Raiders Cup preliminary final, keeping the dream of a three-peat alive. 

A fast and physical start from the Kangaroos saw them shoot out to a 26-point lead at half time, with the experienced halves...

The CRRL Grand Final day will be moved to Saturday the 13th of September to avoid scheduling conflict with the Canberra Raiders Qualifying Final. 

Originally stated for Sunday the 14th, the CRRL has made the decision to bring forward Grand Final day to the Saturday to provide people the opportunity to attend both events. 

"We believe that the change in dates, is justified due to the enormous public interest in people being able to attend the Raiders semi-final and to celebrate the team everyone has been following all year," CRRL General Manager Mark Vergano said. 

The George Tooke Shield preliminary finals will remain on the Saturday with these games not affected by the...

The Queanbeyan Kangaroos have secured yet another grand final appearance and the chance to defend their title after demolishing the Tuggeranong Bushrangers 46 - 24 at Gungahlin Sunday afternoon.

Despite a second-half comeback attempt from Tuggeranong, the Roos controlled the game, holding the Bushrangers scoreless in the first half and crossing for six consecutive tries to secure a dominant win.

It was the Roos who opened the scoring after an intercept set them up on the 50-metre line. They pushed down the field with Adam Quinlan weaving through multiple defenders to score the first points of the day. A successful conversion gave them an early 6 - nil lead.

The Bushrangers had...