Canberra Region Rugby League News

The CRRL is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Queanbeyan Blues club legend, Bobby Warner. 

As a life member of the Queanbeyan Blues, Bobby dedicated over 50 years of service to the club. 

Throughout his time with the Blues, Warner held many roles on the executive at both the senior and junior clubs, with 30 years of his service dedicated to the role of president within the junior club. 

"It is with sadness that we have lost another of the history of the CRRL with the passing of Queanbeyan Blues and early Raiders Stalwart Bobby Warner," CRRL Chairman Gary Green said. 

"It is only fitting that his memory will live on with the recent naming of the Bobby Warner Pavillion...

On this week's episode we sit down with CRRL General Manager Mark Vergano and chat about the region's record-breaking participation numbers, decision making process around wet weather and the run into the finals. 

We also chat with Crookwell Green Devils Shane McCallum ahead of his side's top of the table clash against the Bungendore Tigers at Crookwell Memorial Oval on Sunday, as well as reviewing the week that was in the Canberra Region before previewing this week's action. 

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0:00 Round 15 Review

12:51 Mark Vergano OAM Interview

27:59 Shane McCallum Interview 

40:39 Round 16 Preview 

Image by Trish Sullivan 

Round 16 of the Blumers Lawyers Katrina Fanning Shield sees two exciting matchups as the race for the minor premiership heats up. 

Woden Valley Rams vs Gungahlin Bulls 

9:30am, Saturday 2nd August at Phillip Oval

The Woden Valley Rams welcome the Gungahlin Bulls to Phillip Oval in a contest which is set to have considerable finals ramifications. 

The Rams enter this week off the back of a bye, with their latest performance a 30-14 victory over the Yass Magpies. 

With three games remaining in their season, the Rams currently sit in second position and will need to finish the season strongly if they wish to claim the minor premiership. 

Meanwhile, the Gungahlin Bulls suffered...