Canberra Region Rugby League

The CRRL is pleased to announce a partnership with Urban Rec for an exciting Summer Wheelchair Rugby League competition.

Wheelchair Rugby League is a variation of the traditional game of rugby league and is unique as it enables all abilities and able-bodied athletes, as well as males and females to compete together and equally. 

Beginning on the 24th of February 2026 at Mt Stromlo High School, the new competition is the first of its kind for Wheelchair Rugby League in the region.

Intending to create a pathway for players to regional, national and international competitions, the league offers mixed divisions for a variety of different skill sets for anyone 14+.

Urban Rec will...

The CRRL would like to congratulate Phil Watts who was awarded Life Membership at last night's CRRL Annual General Meeting. 

 Watts commitment to Rugby League in the Canberra Region extends back to the 1960s, where he first became involved as a player until the age of 18. 

When his sons were old enough to play in 1989, Phil returned to Rugby League as a coach at the Cowra Junior Rugby League club before moving to the Valley Dragons two years later. 

During his time at the Dragons, Watts was an active member of the committee, highlighted in 1994 where he stood for president and was successful, holding the role for seven years and becoming a life member.

In 1998, alongside...