Canberra Region Rugby League News

The Canberra Region Rugby League (CRRL) officially launched the 2025 season on Wednesday evening at the Canberra Raiders Centre.

For the first time, the Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup, Blumers Lawyers George Tooke Shield, and Sign World Junior competitions were brought together in a combined season launch, showcasing the unity and growth of rugby league in the region.

The event also celebrated a special milestone - the centenary of Northbourne Oval.

As the original major ground of Canberra, the oval has served multiple sports over...

The Yass Magpies are focused on making a strong comeback in the Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup after a challenging 2024 season.

Meanwhile, the Magpies will aim to defend their title in the Katrina Fanning Shield while striving for greater consistency in the League Tag competition.

Yass endured a disappointing campaign in the first-grade men's competition, finishing with three wins, 12 losses, and one draw. However, the club is placing its faith in new captain-coach Luke Berkrey, a three-time Group 9 premiership winner, to lead a resurgence.

Long-time clubman Dave Barrie...

The Gungahlin Bulls are determined to bounce back in the 2025 Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup after finishing with the wooden spoon last season.

Meanwhile, in the Katrina Fanning Shield and League Tag competitions, the Bulls are hungry to go one step further after falling short in their respective 2024 grand finals.

Gungahlin's first-grade men's side never found their rhythm last season, winning just three games and suffering 13 losses to finish at the bottom of the ladder.

Despite the struggles, star forward Jayden Ford says the team has a "different mindset heading into...