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

Croker hat-trick helps Goulburn to unlikely third win of the season against Belconnen

Tallon Smith A hat-trick to winger James Croker helped the Goulburn City Bulldogs secure their third win of the 2025 Canberra Raiders Cup season with a 28-12 victory over the Belconnen United Sharks at NSWRL HQ Bruce on Saturday afternoon. The moment of the match came in the 44th minute when, with the scoreline at 14-6 and the Sharks attacking to close the gap to … Continue reading Croker hat-trick helps Goulburn to unlikely third win of the season against Belconnen

Riverina Wrap Around: Griffith Waratahs, Wagga Roos remain undefeated; Gundagai into second

Tallon Smith – reporting from Perth The Gundagai Tigers have moved into second place on the 2025 Great Northern Group 9 First Grade ladder with a 20-18 home win over the Junee Diesels at Laurie Daley Oval on Saturday. A double to Will Herring led the Tigers to the narrow victory, which sees them sitting in second place behind the unbeaten Kangaroos after nine rounds … Continue reading Riverina Wrap Around: Griffith Waratahs, Wagga Roos remain undefeated; Gundagai into second

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

Capital Country clubs preparing for battle after release of Canberra Rugby League draw

Tallon Smith Rugby league fans across the ACT and broader Capital Country are gearing up for yet another mammoth season of bush footy action after the release of the 2025 Canberra Raiders Cup draw last month. The season will kick off with a blockbuster opening round, headlined by a Grand Final rematch Queanbeyan Derby between the Blues and Roos at Seiffert Oval on Saturday, April … Continue reading Capital Country clubs preparing for battle after release of Canberra Rugby League draw

Kings of the Knockout: South City win big in West Wyalong

Tallon Smith The South City Bulls are the 2025 West Wyalong Knockout Champions after a 14-6 victory over the Parkes Spacemen in the final at Ron Crowe Oval on Saturday night. After a disappointing campaign at the event last season, the Bulls went four from four over the weekend to defeat the Peter McDonald Premiership Grand Finalists and take the trophy back to Group 9 … Continue reading Kings of the Knockout: South City win big in West Wyalong