Canberra Region Rugby League News

Key off-season signings have bolstered the Woden Valley Rams' already strong roster, positioning them as top contenders for the 2025 Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup.

In the Katrina Fanning Shield, Woden aim to go deeper after an early finals exit, while their League Tag squad is chasing a fourth straight premiership.

The men's first-grade side were among the top contenders in 2024, finishing third but level on points with the top two teams.

After falling six points short in the preliminary final, the Rams have retained most of their squad and added key recruits, positioning...

After consecutive semi-final appearances, the Belconnen United Sharks are determined to take the next step in the Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup.

In the Katrina Fanning Shield, they aim to build on their inaugural season, while their League Tag squad focuses on developing emerging talent.

In 2023, Belconnen United reached the preliminary final, and last year, they pushed the Woden Valley Rams to the limit in a two-point semi-final loss. Now, the Sharks are determined to reach the grand final.

"We want to go a few better this year and make it to the big dance," new...

The Tuggeranong Bushrangers will be boosted by the return of captain-coach Darby Medlyn in the 2025 Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup.

Meanwhile, in the Katrina Fanning Shield and League Tag competitions, Tuggeranong will be aiming for significant improvement after difficult 2024 campaigns.

In the 2023 Canberra Raiders Cup grand final, Medlyn suffered an injury that ruled him out for the entire 2024 season, where the Bushrangers finished fifth with a 6-10 record. Now, he returns as captain-coach, eager to make an impact.

"I've really missed the last year being away,"...