Canberra Region Rugby League News

The Belconnen United Sharks have launched their 2025 campaign with a 34-24 win over the Gungahlin Bulls at NSWRL HQ.

In an early back-and-forth battle, the Bulls were let down by defensive lapses and handling errors, allowing the Sharks to build a commanding lead before Gungahlin clawed back late to add respectability to the scoreboard.

Sharks back rower Jay Slavin and Bulls centre Blake Newcombe were standouts, both crossing for hat-tricks for their respective teams. 

The Sharks opened the scoring in the sixth minute, with Carl Johnson threading a grubber that Slavin pounced on...

Round Two of the Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup promises four highly competitive matchups, each with the potential to go either way.

Belconnen United Sharks vs Gungahlin Bulls

3:00pm, Saturday at NSWRL HQ Bruce

The Belconnen United Sharks begin their 2025 season with a test against a confident Gungahlin Bulls outfit fresh off a big win.

After drawing the round one bye, the Sharks have had an extra week to prepare for their season opener against a Bulls side that started the year with a commanding 40-16 win over Tuggeranong.

Belconnen welcomes a wave of fresh talent this...

The 2025 Blumers Lawyers Katrina Fanning Shield kicked off on Saturday, with three entertaining matches setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season ahead.

Woden Valley Rams 18 draw West Belconnen Warriors 18 

Woden Valley Rams and West Belconnen Warriors shared the points after a stalemate at Boomanulla Oval on Saturday. 

Despite the Warriors outscoring the Rams four tries to three, it was Lara Cosgrove's perfect day with the boot that proved decisive - converting all three of Woden's tries and adding one of her own.

In contrast, West Belconnen managed just...