Canberra Raiders Cup: Yass secure upset win in freezing showdown with Warriors

Cover Photo: Yass Magpies Facebook By Tallon Smith The Yass Magpies have pulled off a massive upset in the Canberra Raiders Cup First Grade competition, defeating the West Belconnen Warriors 14-8 at Walker Park on Saturday afternoon. In a dour affair in extremely cold and unpleasant conditions, the Magpies crossed the line for three tries, one each to Ranapiri Baker, Ben Davis and Lane Davis, … Continue reading Canberra Raiders Cup: Yass secure upset win in freezing showdown with Warriors

Canberra Raiders Cup: Former Group 9 Weissel Medallist stars as Roos upset Rams

Cover Photo: Danni Johnson By Tallon Smith The Queanbeyan Roos have made a big statement in the Canberra Raiders Cup competition after defeating runaway competition leaders the Woden Valley Rams 20-12 at Phillip Oval on Saturday afternoon. After starting the season with just five wins from their opening nine games, the weekend’s win over the Rams puts the Kangaroos right back into the premiership picture … Continue reading Canberra Raiders Cup: Former Group 9 Weissel Medallist stars as Roos upset Rams

Massive fixtures revealed as Canberra Raiders Cup Draw announced for 2024

By Tallon Smith Footy fans in the Canberra region have begun circling their calendars and writing in their diaries after the draw for the Canberra Raiders Cup season was released last month. The draw is highlighted by the Grand Final rematch between Tuggeranong and Queanbeyan Roos, to be held in Round 7 on May 18, with the Bushrangers hosting the premiers at Greenway Oval. The … Continue reading Massive fixtures revealed as Canberra Raiders Cup Draw announced for 2024

Woden win West Wyalong Knockout over defending champions Young

By Tallon Smith The Woden Valley Rams have won the 51st annual West Wyalong Knockout after completing a late run with a 20-12 win over the defending champion Young Cherrypickers in the Final on Saturday night. After dropping their Round 1 game 10-6 to Temora and only progressing to the second day as a lucky loser on points percentage, the Rams clicked into gear to … Continue reading Woden win West Wyalong Knockout over defending champions Young

West Wyalong Knockout: Day 1 Recap and Round 2 draw

By Tallon Smith The unofficial opener of the bush footy season kicked off yesterday, with the 51st annual West Wyalong Knockout getting underway at Ron Crowe Oval. A two-day carnival contested by 11 teams this year, the event began with a 5-game slate on Friday night, with Queanbeyan Blues the lucky side getting the bye. Ahead of the second round and finals tonight, here is … Continue reading West Wyalong Knockout: Day 1 Recap and Round 2 draw

Canberra RL: Queanbeyan Roos defeat fierce rivals in emphatic Grand Final display

By Tallon Smith The Queanbeyan Roos have won their first Canberra Raiders Cup title since 2013 after a 34-6 defeat of the Tuggeranong Bushrangers in the Grand Final at Seiffert Oval in Queanbeyan on Sunday. After trading blows all year across the regular season and the finals, with the Bushrangers getting the better of the boys in maroon and white in both their second meeting … Continue reading Canberra RL: Queanbeyan Roos defeat fierce rivals in emphatic Grand Final display