Canberra Region Rugby League News

Congratulations to Dylan McLachlan of the Queanbeyan Blues for his selection at five-eighth in the 2024 Canberra Raiders Cup Team of the Year.

McLachlan had an incredible debut season in the Canberra Raiders Cup, highlighted by a Grand Final berth and receiving the 2024 Les McIntyre Medal.

The Wagga Wagga junior returned to Rugby League following a two-year stint in Union, joining his brother Jayden McLachlan and cousin Blake Murray at the Blues, ultimately looking to have fun playing footy.

He believes he plays his best footy when he's having fun, which was evident in his...

Congratulations to Josh Billing (Queanbeyan Blues) and Jake Kiely (Queanbeyan Kangaroos) for their selection in the centres of the 2024 Canberra Raiders Cup Team of the Year.

#3 - Josh Billing (Queanbeyan Blues)

Josh Billing was a standout for the Blues, playing a pivotal role in their Grand Final run after a challenging 2023 season where they finished seventh, equal last.

Splitting his time between centre and backrow, Billing dominated opposition edges.

He was the top try-scorer in the competition with 17 tries in 14 games, an...

Congratulations to Connor Massen (Belconnen United Sharks) and Koko Salim (Woden Valley Rams) for their selection on the wings in the 2024 Canberra Raiders Cup Team of the Year.

#2 - Connor Massen (Belconnen United Sharks)

A key recruit for the Sharks in 2024, Connor Massen proved to be a valuable signing.

After a few injury-riddled years, Massen returned to the competition in style, scoring 11 tries in 14 games and playing a pivotal role in Belconnen's push for back-to-back finals appearances.

The stocky winger always put his hand up...