By Tallon Smith The Yass Magpies have recovered from a horror start to share the points with Belconnen United Sharks on the weekend in a 30-all stalemate at Walker Park. The Sharks burst out of the blocks, building a 20-6 lead before the Magpies finally clicked into gear, dominating the remainder of the match, but ultimately the deficit was too large to fully overcome. Yass … Continue reading Canberra Rugby League: Yass recover from poor start to draw with finals bound Belconnen

By Tallon Smith After two years at the helm of the Yass Magpies, First Grade/Club Coach Adam Kyle will step down from the role at the conclusion of the 2024 season. The announcement, which came as a shock to many, has triggered the beginning of a process to find a replacement for a job that Kyle has filled so admirably over the past two seasons. … Continue reading Magpies looking for new leader at nest as Coach Kyle to step down at year’s end

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

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

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

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