Canberra Region Rugby League

Congratulations to Jay Huriwai (West Belconnen Warriors) for her selection as the halfback in the 2025 Katrina Fanning Shield Team of the Year. 

In her first year in the Katrina Fanning Shield, Huriwai hit the ground running for the Warriors playing a critical role in their quest for Premiership glory. 

Despite only playing nine games this season, the crafty number seven packed plenty into those games having her hands in everything positive for West Belconnen, which included scoring four tries and kicking 31 goals for a total of 78 points. 

Huriwai featured in the Team of the Week on five occasions throughout the regular season, however it was the Finals Series where she...

Congratulations to Ryan McQueen (West Belconnen Warriors) for his selection as the Five Eight in the 2025 Canberra Raiders Cup Team of the Year. 

The West Belconnen Captain Coach led from the front for his beloved Warriors guiding them to a third placed finish. 

Despite missing the middle part of the year with a hamstring injury, McQueen featured in twelve games for the Warriors, splitting his time between fullback and five-eight.

Along with guiding his Warriors to third position, McQueen also brought up a special milestone, playing his 150th First Grade game for the Warriors against the Gungahlin Bulls in the final game of the regular season.  

Known for his direct ball...

Congratulations to Teliya Hetaraka (Tuggeranong Bushrangers) for her selection in the 2025 Katrina Fanning Shield Team of the Year. 

As leader of the Tuggeranong Bushrangers, Hetaraka had a strong 2025 campaign leading from the front with her performances. 

Despite finishing in seventh position on the ladder, the Bushrangers Captain Coach created a side which competed week in and week out and with the competition heavyweights. 

Along with her performances with Tuggeranong, the crafty halfback represented Monaro on two occasions at the Country Championships where she impressed crossing for a try. 

Hetaraka scored 54 points this season, which included five tries and 17 goals,...