Goulburn bounces back with win over Woden Valley on old boys day

Tallon Smith Four straight tries either side of half time helped the Goulburn City Bulldogs bounce back from a run of three straight losses with a 28-18 victory over the Woden Valley Rams at the Goulburn Workers Arena on Saturday. After the side’s first-up victory over Gungahlin, the Bulldogs fell to the Queanbeyan Blues, West Belconnen and Belconnen to sit 1-3 heading into the crucial … Continue reading Goulburn bounces back with win over Woden Valley on old boys day

Queanbeyan Roos maintain perfect start despite “scrappy” performance against Yass

Tallon Smith The Queanbeyan Kangaroos have maintained their perfect record through two rounds of the Canberra Raiders Cup after emerging from Walker Park with a scrappy 20-12 win over the Yass Magpies on Saturday afternoon. Troy Whiley opened the scoring for the Roos, before Yass hit back through Cody Bell, who rose above a pack and marked a Caleb Piper kick Aussie rules-style to race … Continue reading Queanbeyan Roos maintain perfect start despite “scrappy” performance against Yass

200-game veteran among six former NRL stars set to line up in round one of the Canberra Raiders Cup

Tallon Smith A 200-game NRL veteran and England representative will make his Canberra Raiders Cup debut as the Capital Country’s premier rugby league competition kicks off with four massive opening round games tomorrow. Former Raiders second rower Elliott Whitehead will captain the West Belconnen Warriors as they open their season away to the Yass Magpies at Walker Park, one of six NRL players featuring in … Continue reading 200-game veteran among six former NRL stars set to line up in round one of the Canberra Raiders Cup

USA international set to take charge of George Tooke Shield side as season kicks off this weekend

Tallon Smith Eight clubs across the Capital Country will take to the field to begin their 2026 campaigns this weekend as the George Tooke Shield kicks off for another season. Round one action this weekend will begin with three games on Saturday, headlined by the Snowy River Bears taking on the UC Stars in their first hit out under new coach and former USA Hawks … Continue reading USA international set to take charge of George Tooke Shield side as season kicks off this weekend

Player transfer drama ignites calls for EGM amongst CRRL clubs after rule dispute leaves rep star in limbo

Tallon Smith The possibility of an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Canberra Region Rugby League (CRRL) is growing after a standoff between two clubs over the release of a player failed to be resolved after mediation talks last Wednesday night. Continue reading Player transfer drama ignites calls for EGM amongst CRRL clubs after rule dispute leaves rep star in limbo

Queanbeyan Blues win thrilling derby decider over Roos to claim Canberra Raiders Cup

Tallon Smith The Queanbeyan Blues have taken out the 2025 Canberra Raiders Cup premiership after a 28-26 win over cross-town rivals Queanbeyan Roos in the Grand Final at Seiffert Oval on Saturday. Halfback Dylan McLachlan starred for the Blues, with two tries in a man of the match performance that steered his side to victory in a thrilling five tries-all affair. The Blues took an … Continue reading Queanbeyan Blues win thrilling derby decider over Roos to claim Canberra Raiders Cup

Goannas have their day in the sun as Googong records first win in George Tooke Shield

Tallon Smith After enduring a tough run of eight losses to open their inaugural season, the Googong Goannas broke through for their first win in the George Tooke Shield men’s competition with a 32-4 victory over the UC Stars on Saturday. After being competitive in many games throughout the first half of the year, the Goannas ran in six tries to one, led by a … Continue reading Goannas have their day in the sun as Googong records first win in George Tooke Shield

Statewide Scoreboard: Goulburn, Narooma back on the winners list, two games drawn in Group 4

Tallon Smith The siren has sounded on another weekend of action across the state, and winners have taken their points from a great weekend of footy. The Goulburn City Bulldogs won their second game of the Canberra Raiders Cup season after a 30-18 win over the Gungahlin Bulls at the Gungahlin Enclosed Oval. The after a win over the Yass Magpies in round one, the … Continue reading Statewide Scoreboard: Goulburn, Narooma back on the winners list, two games drawn in Group 4