Canberra Region Rugby League News

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...

Round 15 of the Blumer's Lawyers Katrina Fanning Shield saw the Belconnen United Sharks claim a big victory against the Gungahlin Bulls in the only match of the round. 

Belconnen United Sharks 30 def. Gungahlin Bulls 0

The Belconnen United Sharks have kept their hopes of a top two finish alive with a dominant victory over the Gungahlin Bulls on Saturday morning. 

For the Sharks, the thirty-point victory sees them one point behind the Woden Valley Rams, who currently sit in second, interchange player Summer Luamanu was their best on the day crossing for two tries. 

Meanwhile, for the Bulls the loss has them remain in fourth position and two points clear of their nearest...