Troy Thompson appointed coach of a West Belconnen Warriors
West Belconnen Warriors would like to announce the signing of Ex-West Belconnen junior and Canberra Raiders great Troy Thompson as the clubs First Grade Coach for the 2016 season. The club would like to welcome Troy and we look forward to a successful 2016 season.
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Former Canberra Raider Troy Thompson appointed West Belconnen coach
It's where he first developed his passion for rugby league and former Canberra Raider Troy Thompson has earmarked restoring West Belconnen's history after signing on as head coach.
The joint Raiders player of the year in 2005, Thompson joins the Warriors after a one-year stint with Gungahlin, where he formed a coaching partnership with past Raiders David Howell and Lincoln Withers.
"It was a really tough decision. The [Gungahlin] Bulls have been awesome to me and I've met some great people, I just thought moving back to my home club was the right move," Thompson said.
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It's where he first developed his passion for rugby league and former Canberra Raider Troy Thompson has earmarked restoring West Belconnen's history after signing on as head coach.
The joint Raiders player of the year in 2005, Thompson joins the Warriors after a one-year stint with Gungahlin, where he formed a coaching partnership with past Raiders David Howell and Lincoln Withers.
"It was a really tough decision. The [Gungahlin] Bulls have been awesome to me and I've met some great people, I just thought moving back to my home club was the right move," Thompson said.
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Simon Woolford handed suspended sentence at Seiffert Oval broken window re-trial
Simon Woolford will coach the Queanbeyan Blues in round one of the 2016 Canberra Raiders Cup after his nine-month suspension for smashing a window at Seiffert Oval was overturned on Wednesday night.
Woolford was given a three-month suspended sentence, spanning between April and June to coincide with the start of the 2016 Canberra Raiders Cup season.
"I've copped a lot of flak over a nine-month suspension. There wasn't anyone in the rugby league world or normal world who thought that the punishment fit the crime," Woolford said.
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Simon Woolford will coach the Queanbeyan Blues in round one of the 2016 Canberra Raiders Cup after his nine-month suspension for smashing a window at Seiffert Oval was overturned on Wednesday night.
Woolford was given a three-month suspended sentence, spanning between April and June to coincide with the start of the 2016 Canberra Raiders Cup season.
"I've copped a lot of flak over a nine-month suspension. There wasn't anyone in the rugby league world or normal world who thought that the punishment fit the crime," Woolford said.
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Luke Berkrey off to Queanbeyan Blues
Luke Berkrey and Shannon Rupapere have ended the transfer speculation by officially signing with Queanbeyan Blues.
The Canberra Raiders Cup back-to-back premiers were in the market for signings across the park after losing five marquee players to retirement.
Blues coach and former Canberra Raiders captain Simon Woolford met with Berkrey and Rupapere to complete the move.
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Luke Berkrey and Shannon Rupapere have ended the transfer speculation by officially signing with Queanbeyan Blues.
The Canberra Raiders Cup back-to-back premiers were in the market for signings across the park after losing five marquee players to retirement.
Blues coach and former Canberra Raiders captain Simon Woolford met with Berkrey and Rupapere to complete the move.
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Queanbeyan Blues bolster playing stocks
Canberra Raiders Cup champions the Queanbeyan Blues have turned to the Group 9 competition to bolster their playing stocks in a bid to achieve a premiership three-peat, WIN Canberra News reports. The Blues have secured the signatures of former Young Cherrypickers captain coach Luke Branighan and a couple of Cootamundra Bulldogs stars.
"I've had a lot of offers to go to clubs around NSW but a big part of it is I wanted to keep my job with the NRL. I've been doing that for four years and it's going well... and it's an opportunity to link up with a big club" 34 year old playmaker Branighan said.
Queanbeyan coach Simon Woolford played alongside Branighan at Young in 2012.
"It's one of the top teams in bush footy and Germ was pretty keen. He was chasing us for a couple of months and I just thought it would be good to take a step back and just have a year of playing" Branighan said.
"We've lost two of the most experienced players in the halves and it's important we replaced them with at least one experienced player, and Luke fits that, he's played NRL and he's played over in England" Simon Woolford said.
The Blues have also secured back rower Luke Berkrey and hooker Shannon Rupapere from Cootamundra.
"They'll come over once a week, obviously if it's a big game we will want them to come over twice, but we're relying on them to do the work over in Young and Cootamundra and I'm sure they will" Woolford said.
Canberra Raiders Cup champions the Queanbeyan Blues have turned to the Group 9 competition to bolster their playing stocks in a bid to achieve a premiership three-peat, WIN Canberra News reports. The Blues have secured the signatures of former Young Cherrypickers captain coach Luke Branighan and a couple of Cootamundra Bulldogs stars.
"I've had a lot of offers to go to clubs around NSW but a big part of it is I wanted to keep my job with the NRL. I've been doing that for four years and it's going well... and it's an opportunity to link up with a big club" 34 year old playmaker Branighan said.
Queanbeyan coach Simon Woolford played alongside Branighan at Young in 2012.
"It's one of the top teams in bush footy and Germ was pretty keen. He was chasing us for a couple of months and I just thought it would be good to take a step back and just have a year of playing" Branighan said.
"We've lost two of the most experienced players in the halves and it's important we replaced them with at least one experienced player, and Luke fits that, he's played NRL and he's played over in England" Simon Woolford said.
The Blues have also secured back rower Luke Berkrey and hooker Shannon Rupapere from Cootamundra.
"They'll come over once a week, obviously if it's a big game we will want them to come over twice, but we're relying on them to do the work over in Young and Cootamundra and I'm sure they will" Woolford said.
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Canberra Raiders Cup: Goulburn Bulldogs, Woden Rams and Queanbeyan Roos to contest West Wyalong Knockout
The popularity of the West Wyalong Knockout continues to rise, with entries closed at the earliest time in the event’s long history.
Already 16 clubs have confirmed their place in the annual event, with two already waiting in the wings to take their place if one becomes available.
Defending champions Goulburn Workers are out to defend their crown alongside Canberra Raiders Cup rivals Woden and Queanbeyan Roos.
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The popularity of the West Wyalong Knockout continues to rise, with entries closed at the earliest time in the event’s long history.
Already 16 clubs have confirmed their place in the annual event, with two already waiting in the wings to take their place if one becomes available.
Defending champions Goulburn Workers are out to defend their crown alongside Canberra Raiders Cup rivals Woden and Queanbeyan Roos.
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Naseri Naseri signs with Queanbeyan Blues
TRY-SCORING sensation Makia Sivo and Country representative Naseri Naseri have left Gundagai to link with other clubs. Sivo has struck a deal with NSW Cup club Mounties while Naseri will return to the Canberra Raiders Cup competition. After travelling down from Canberra each week, Naseri has elected to limit his travel this season. He previously played with West Belconnen but signed with Queanbeyan Blues.
Gundagai Tigers have also arranged a trial with Woden Rams in Canberra on March 19.
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TRY-SCORING sensation Makia Sivo and Country representative Naseri Naseri have left Gundagai to link with other clubs. Sivo has struck a deal with NSW Cup club Mounties while Naseri will return to the Canberra Raiders Cup competition. After travelling down from Canberra each week, Naseri has elected to limit his travel this season. He previously played with West Belconnen but signed with Queanbeyan Blues.
Gundagai Tigers have also arranged a trial with Woden Rams in Canberra on March 19.
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James Woolford leaves Queanbeyan Blues for Young Cherrypickers
Local junior James Woolford is returning to the Cherrypickers.
Woolford left Young as a teenager and played in Melbourne Storm’s premiership-winning Toyota Cup team in 2009 before moving to Newcastle Wests.
He has spent the last year playing under his uncle Simon Woolford at Queanbeyan Blues.
The Cherrypickers will play a trial against Canberra Raiders Cup team, Tuggeranong Bushrangers in Canberra on March 6.
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Local junior James Woolford is returning to the Cherrypickers.
Woolford left Young as a teenager and played in Melbourne Storm’s premiership-winning Toyota Cup team in 2009 before moving to Newcastle Wests.
He has spent the last year playing under his uncle Simon Woolford at Queanbeyan Blues.
The Cherrypickers will play a trial against Canberra Raiders Cup team, Tuggeranong Bushrangers in Canberra on March 6.
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Gungahlin Bulls have signed former Raiders and Bulldogs back Drury Low.
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Vergano also confirmed Yass Magpies have returned to the Canberra Raiders Cup competition after a three-year absence, with former Sydney Rooster and Raiders under-20 player Steve Naughton to coach.
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Queanbeyan Kangaroos turn 50
One of the city's most successful sporting clubs will celebrate it's 50th birthday later this year, and the Queanbeyan Kangaroos history reflects a half century of ups and downs.
The club entered the second division Molonglo Shield in 1966, it's creation driven by the excess amount of rugby league players in Queanbeyan who could not consistenly make the cut for the Blues squad. Former Kangaroo president Denis Reid lauded the late Les McIntyre for his support of the fledgling club, and attributed much of it's success to the Queanbeyan Blues legend.
"He was the father of rugby league here, it was all Les McIntyre's idea to keep players in Queanbeyan rather than having them heading over the border and playing for the Canberra teams," Reid said.
"Les said that while the new club would weaken his club to a certain extent, the venture would be supported because it would be in the future interest of rugby league and the progress of rugby league in Queanbeyan."
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One of the city's most successful sporting clubs will celebrate it's 50th birthday later this year, and the Queanbeyan Kangaroos history reflects a half century of ups and downs.
The club entered the second division Molonglo Shield in 1966, it's creation driven by the excess amount of rugby league players in Queanbeyan who could not consistenly make the cut for the Blues squad. Former Kangaroo president Denis Reid lauded the late Les McIntyre for his support of the fledgling club, and attributed much of it's success to the Queanbeyan Blues legend.
"He was the father of rugby league here, it was all Les McIntyre's idea to keep players in Queanbeyan rather than having them heading over the border and playing for the Canberra teams," Reid said.
"Les said that while the new club would weaken his club to a certain extent, the venture would be supported because it would be in the future interest of rugby league and the progress of rugby league in Queanbeyan."
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Canberra Raiders Cup kicks off this weekend
The launch of the 2016 Austbrokers Canberra Raiders Cup was held this morning at Raiders HQ.
The Queanbeyan Blues, the two-time defending premiers, will begin their 2016 title defence hosting the Gungahlin Bulls at Seiffert Oval. The Blues head into the new season without club stalwarts Marc Herbert, Ben Nicoll, Trevor Thurling, and Scott Rutland, who all retired following the dramatic 24-14 extra time win in last years’ Grand Final.
Round One
2.00pm Saturday 9th April, Goulburn Workers Arena - Goulburn Workers Bulldogs v Tuggeranong Bushrangers
3.00pm Saturday 9th April, O'Connor - Belconnen United Sharks v West Belconnen
3.00pm Saturday 9th April, Seiffert Oval - Queanbeyan United v Gungahlin Bulls
3.00pm Saturday 9th April, Walker Park - Yass Magpies v Woden Valley Rams
Queanbeyan Kangaroos - BYE
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Draw and results: http://www.foxsportspulse.com/comp_info ... 6-0&pool=1
The launch of the 2016 Austbrokers Canberra Raiders Cup was held this morning at Raiders HQ.
The Queanbeyan Blues, the two-time defending premiers, will begin their 2016 title defence hosting the Gungahlin Bulls at Seiffert Oval. The Blues head into the new season without club stalwarts Marc Herbert, Ben Nicoll, Trevor Thurling, and Scott Rutland, who all retired following the dramatic 24-14 extra time win in last years’ Grand Final.
Round One
2.00pm Saturday 9th April, Goulburn Workers Arena - Goulburn Workers Bulldogs v Tuggeranong Bushrangers
3.00pm Saturday 9th April, O'Connor - Belconnen United Sharks v West Belconnen
3.00pm Saturday 9th April, Seiffert Oval - Queanbeyan United v Gungahlin Bulls
3.00pm Saturday 9th April, Walker Park - Yass Magpies v Woden Valley Rams
Queanbeyan Kangaroos - BYE
Read more and video: http://www.raiders.com.au/news/2016/04/ ... berra.html
Draw and results: http://www.foxsportspulse.com/comp_info ... 6-0&pool=1
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Queanbeyan Blues turn to fresh faces in title defence
Defending their crown is sure to be on the minds of the premiership-winning players remaining with the Queanbeyan Blues for the 2016 season. But it will be a new-look side taking to the field in round one facing up against the Gungahlin Bulls and coach Simon Woolford thinks they are up to the test.
“We have had quite a turnover of players, so in a way we have had to start from scratch but it’s gone pretty well. We have brought a couple of young guys in and some older heads too, so they have mixed in very well,” Woolford said
“There will be no excuses with us, we’re not going to get to mid-way through the year and say ‘It’s going to take time’, or ‘We’re rebuilding’. We have had a good pre-season and while we have lost a lot of quality players, we have brought some quality in and I think we’re ready to go.”
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Defending their crown is sure to be on the minds of the premiership-winning players remaining with the Queanbeyan Blues for the 2016 season. But it will be a new-look side taking to the field in round one facing up against the Gungahlin Bulls and coach Simon Woolford thinks they are up to the test.
“We have had quite a turnover of players, so in a way we have had to start from scratch but it’s gone pretty well. We have brought a couple of young guys in and some older heads too, so they have mixed in very well,” Woolford said
“There will be no excuses with us, we’re not going to get to mid-way through the year and say ‘It’s going to take time’, or ‘We’re rebuilding’. We have had a good pre-season and while we have lost a lot of quality players, we have brought some quality in and I think we’re ready to go.”
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Yass Magpies ready to take flight in Canberra Raiders Cup return
Yass Magpies co-coach Steve Naughton says the club's return to the Canberra Raiders Cup fold is vital to keep the Bidgee region's best league talent in the game.
"We had to prove we could form three grades [under-19, reserve grade and A-grade] and that we'd be financially viable for the season and onwards," Naughton said.
"We've mainly got former players back who moved to other clubs while we've been in George Tooke.
Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/a ... o1nig.html
Yass Magpies co-coach Steve Naughton says the club's return to the Canberra Raiders Cup fold is vital to keep the Bidgee region's best league talent in the game.
"We had to prove we could form three grades [under-19, reserve grade and A-grade] and that we'd be financially viable for the season and onwards," Naughton said.
"We've mainly got former players back who moved to other clubs while we've been in George Tooke.
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Round 1 results
Goulburn Bulldogs 24 defeated Tuggeranong Bushrangers 16
West Belconnen Warriors 38 defeated Belconnen United Sharks 4
Queanbeyan Blues 34 defeated v Gungahlin Bulls 16
Woden Valley Rams 36 defeated Yass Magpies 18
Goulburn Bulldogs 24 defeated Tuggeranong Bushrangers 16
West Belconnen Warriors 38 defeated Belconnen United Sharks 4
Queanbeyan Blues 34 defeated v Gungahlin Bulls 16
Woden Valley Rams 36 defeated Yass Magpies 18
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Malu stars as Queanbeyan Blues start title defence strongly against Gungahlin
The Queanbeyan Blues have got their Canberra Raiders Cup title defence under way with a strong 34-16 win against the Gungahlin Bulls at Seiffert Oval on Saturday.
"We've got a player manager in New Zealand who recommended [Malu] to us," Woolford said. "He played a couple of Toyota Cup grand finals with the Warriors in 2011 and 2013, so he obviously knows a bit about footy. He's quick and has good skill - it was very good to see him score three tries today."
Canberra Raiders Cup: Queanbeyan Blues 34 (E Malu 3, J Wheeler 2, M Cullen tries; C Wilkinson 5 goals) bt Gungahlin Bulls 16 (D Cooper-Shields, C O'Shannessy, H Van Dartel tries; J Scholes 2 goals) at Seiffert Oval; West Belconnen 38 (R Phillip 2, A Greenwood, R McQueen, R Roberts, C Scott, R Thomas tries; R Roberts 5 goals) bt Belconnen Sharks 4 (S Lomax try) at O'Connor; Woden Valley Rams 36 (G House 2, J Pheeney 2, G Crapp, A Lucas, D Roberts tries; G Pohahau 4 goals) bt Yass Magpies 18 (S Davis, G Sherratt, K Robinson, J Smith tries; S Davis goal) at Walker Park; Goulburn 24 (L Gray, C Hart, T Greenwood, M Joseph tries; B Picker 4 goals) bt Tuggeranong Bushrangers 16 (C Faaee 2, J Pouono tries; J Russell 2 goals) at Workers Arena.
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The Queanbeyan Blues have got their Canberra Raiders Cup title defence under way with a strong 34-16 win against the Gungahlin Bulls at Seiffert Oval on Saturday.
"We've got a player manager in New Zealand who recommended [Malu] to us," Woolford said. "He played a couple of Toyota Cup grand finals with the Warriors in 2011 and 2013, so he obviously knows a bit about footy. He's quick and has good skill - it was very good to see him score three tries today."
Canberra Raiders Cup: Queanbeyan Blues 34 (E Malu 3, J Wheeler 2, M Cullen tries; C Wilkinson 5 goals) bt Gungahlin Bulls 16 (D Cooper-Shields, C O'Shannessy, H Van Dartel tries; J Scholes 2 goals) at Seiffert Oval; West Belconnen 38 (R Phillip 2, A Greenwood, R McQueen, R Roberts, C Scott, R Thomas tries; R Roberts 5 goals) bt Belconnen Sharks 4 (S Lomax try) at O'Connor; Woden Valley Rams 36 (G House 2, J Pheeney 2, G Crapp, A Lucas, D Roberts tries; G Pohahau 4 goals) bt Yass Magpies 18 (S Davis, G Sherratt, K Robinson, J Smith tries; S Davis goal) at Walker Park; Goulburn 24 (L Gray, C Hart, T Greenwood, M Joseph tries; B Picker 4 goals) bt Tuggeranong Bushrangers 16 (C Faaee 2, J Pouono tries; J Russell 2 goals) at Workers Arena.
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Canberra Raiders Cup: Round 1 Wrap Up
The Queanbeyan Blues have made the best possible start to 2016 Austbrokers Canberra Raiders Cup season with a 34-16 win over the Gungahlin Bulls.
“We were made to do a lot of defence, and they scored a couple of dive-over tries from dummy half which was frustrating, but it's always tough with that first game," Blues coach Simon Woolford said
Queanbeyan Blues 34 (E Malu 3, J Wheeler 2, M Cullen tries; C Wilkinson 5 goals) defeated Gungahlin Bulls 16 (D Cooper-Shields, C O’Shannessy, H Van Dartel tries; J Scholes 2 goals)
West Belconnen Warriors 38 (R Phillip 2, A Greenwood, R McQueen, R Roberts, C Scott, R Thomas tries; R Roberts 5 goals) defeated Belconnen Sharks 4 (S Lomax try)
Goulburn Workers Bulldogs 24 (L Gray, C Hart, T Greenwood, M Joseph tries; B Picker 4 goals) defeated Tuggeranong Bushrangers 16 (C Faaee 2, J Pouono tries; J Russell 2 goals)
Woden Valley Rams 36 (G House 2, J Pheeney 2, G Crapp, A Lucas, D Roberts tries; G Pohahau 4 goals) defeated Yass Magpies 18 (S Davis, G Sherratt, K Robinson, J Smith tries; S Davis goal)
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The Queanbeyan Blues have made the best possible start to 2016 Austbrokers Canberra Raiders Cup season with a 34-16 win over the Gungahlin Bulls.
“We were made to do a lot of defence, and they scored a couple of dive-over tries from dummy half which was frustrating, but it's always tough with that first game," Blues coach Simon Woolford said
Queanbeyan Blues 34 (E Malu 3, J Wheeler 2, M Cullen tries; C Wilkinson 5 goals) defeated Gungahlin Bulls 16 (D Cooper-Shields, C O’Shannessy, H Van Dartel tries; J Scholes 2 goals)
West Belconnen Warriors 38 (R Phillip 2, A Greenwood, R McQueen, R Roberts, C Scott, R Thomas tries; R Roberts 5 goals) defeated Belconnen Sharks 4 (S Lomax try)
Goulburn Workers Bulldogs 24 (L Gray, C Hart, T Greenwood, M Joseph tries; B Picker 4 goals) defeated Tuggeranong Bushrangers 16 (C Faaee 2, J Pouono tries; J Russell 2 goals)
Woden Valley Rams 36 (G House 2, J Pheeney 2, G Crapp, A Lucas, D Roberts tries; G Pohahau 4 goals) defeated Yass Magpies 18 (S Davis, G Sherratt, K Robinson, J Smith tries; S Davis goal)
Read more: http://www.raiders.com.au/news/2016/04/ ... berra.html
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Canberra Raiders Cup: Round 2 Preview
Round two of the Canberra Raiders Cup kicks off with a meeting of round one winners at the Workers Arena, with Goulburn hosting West Belconnen.
The match of the round sees the Blues meeting the Kangaroos at Seiffert Oval.
Another side looking to make it two wins from two starts will be the Woden Valley Rams, who host the Belconnen Sharks in Phillip. Tuggeranong and Gungahlin meet at Greenway to close out round two, while Yass have the bye.
Read more and video: http://www.raiders.com.au/news/2016/04/ ... berra.html
Round two of the Canberra Raiders Cup kicks off with a meeting of round one winners at the Workers Arena, with Goulburn hosting West Belconnen.
The match of the round sees the Blues meeting the Kangaroos at Seiffert Oval.
Another side looking to make it two wins from two starts will be the Woden Valley Rams, who host the Belconnen Sharks in Phillip. Tuggeranong and Gungahlin meet at Greenway to close out round two, while Yass have the bye.
Read more and video: http://www.raiders.com.au/news/2016/04/ ... berra.html
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Les McIntyre medallists ready to light it up for Roos in Queanbeyan derby
Their playmaking trio all have a Les McIntyre medal in their trophy cabinet but Queanbeyan Kangaroos half-back Jack Miller says a premiership is the only prize they're after.
After being named Canberra Raiders Cup player of the year last season, Englishman Miller signed with Queensland Cup side Norths Devils.
But after it didn't work out, the 21-year-old phoned Kangaroos player-coach Aaron Gorrell on the possibility of a return. Miller will link up with veteran five-eighth Brent Crisp, ajoint winner of the 2012 Les McIntyre Medal, in arguably the most potent halves combination in the competition.
Canberra Raiders Cup: Goulburn v West Belconnen at Goulburn Workers Arena (2pm); Tuggeranong v Gungahlin at Greenway (3pm), Woden Valley v Belconnen at Phillip Oval; Queanbeyan Blues v Queanbeyan Kangaroos at Seiffert Oval (3pm).
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Their playmaking trio all have a Les McIntyre medal in their trophy cabinet but Queanbeyan Kangaroos half-back Jack Miller says a premiership is the only prize they're after.
After being named Canberra Raiders Cup player of the year last season, Englishman Miller signed with Queensland Cup side Norths Devils.
But after it didn't work out, the 21-year-old phoned Kangaroos player-coach Aaron Gorrell on the possibility of a return. Miller will link up with veteran five-eighth Brent Crisp, ajoint winner of the 2012 Les McIntyre Medal, in arguably the most potent halves combination in the competition.
Canberra Raiders Cup: Goulburn v West Belconnen at Goulburn Workers Arena (2pm); Tuggeranong v Gungahlin at Greenway (3pm), Woden Valley v Belconnen at Phillip Oval; Queanbeyan Blues v Queanbeyan Kangaroos at Seiffert Oval (3pm).
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Roos and Blues to clash this weekend
Five of the last six Canberra Raiders Cup premierships have been won by a Queanbeyan club, and this weekend the Blues and the Kangaroos will contribute to a long line of quality league derbies when they face up at Seiffert Oval for local bragging rights.
The Blues began their title defence campaign successfully last Saturday with a strong 34 - 16 win over the Gungahlin Bulls at home, while the Roos landed a bye in round one and will be keen to blow out the cobwebs against their old foe.
"It was a normal first game of the season, we were made to do a lot of defence and they scored a couple of dive-over tries from dummy half which was frustrating, but it's always tough with that first game," Blues coach Simon Woolford said.
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Five of the last six Canberra Raiders Cup premierships have been won by a Queanbeyan club, and this weekend the Blues and the Kangaroos will contribute to a long line of quality league derbies when they face up at Seiffert Oval for local bragging rights.
The Blues began their title defence campaign successfully last Saturday with a strong 34 - 16 win over the Gungahlin Bulls at home, while the Roos landed a bye in round one and will be keen to blow out the cobwebs against their old foe.
"It was a normal first game of the season, we were made to do a lot of defence and they scored a couple of dive-over tries from dummy half which was frustrating, but it's always tough with that first game," Blues coach Simon Woolford said.
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Younger players stepping up for Goulburn Bulldogs
GOULBURN Workers Bulldogs First Grade have brought home the first points for the club this season in their opening game against Tuggeranong Bushrangers.
“Involvement by the young players on the team was the key to the success,” President Joe Stephens said.
“The young guys showed plenty of commitment and were keen to get involved and look for opportunities. With Mick Picker leading the way for the team Chris Hart at Fullback and Tyson Greenwood played well and made a real difference in bringing the ball forward.”
Read more: http://www.goulburnpost.com.au/story/38 ... 16/?cs=182
Gallery: Goulburn Bulldogs Round 1: http://www.goulburnpost.com.au/story/38 ... 82#slide=1
GOULBURN Workers Bulldogs First Grade have brought home the first points for the club this season in their opening game against Tuggeranong Bushrangers.
“Involvement by the young players on the team was the key to the success,” President Joe Stephens said.
“The young guys showed plenty of commitment and were keen to get involved and look for opportunities. With Mick Picker leading the way for the team Chris Hart at Fullback and Tyson Greenwood played well and made a real difference in bringing the ball forward.”
Read more: http://www.goulburnpost.com.au/story/38 ... 16/?cs=182
Gallery: Goulburn Bulldogs Round 1: http://www.goulburnpost.com.au/story/38 ... 82#slide=1
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Yass Magpies draw good support in return to Canberra Raiders Cup
After a three-year absence from the top flight Canberra Raiders Cup, the Yass Magpies showed character but were ultimately outgunned by a solid Woden Rams outfit 36-18 in the season opener.
Played in front of a big home crowd on Saturday, the Magpies put in plenty of effort but lacked the finesse to match it with their Canberra rivals.
A poor completion rate in the first half didn’t help their cause but it was the speed around the play-the-ball of the Rams that was the difference between the two sides.
Read more: http://www.yasstribune.com.au/story/384 ... k/?cs=1680
After a three-year absence from the top flight Canberra Raiders Cup, the Yass Magpies showed character but were ultimately outgunned by a solid Woden Rams outfit 36-18 in the season opener.
Played in front of a big home crowd on Saturday, the Magpies put in plenty of effort but lacked the finesse to match it with their Canberra rivals.
A poor completion rate in the first half didn’t help their cause but it was the speed around the play-the-ball of the Rams that was the difference between the two sides.
Read more: http://www.yasstribune.com.au/story/384 ... k/?cs=1680
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Re: 2016 Canberra Raiders Cup
Canberra Raiders Cup updates today from Seiffert Oval on Twitter. @CanberraCup
Pics at http://www.instagram.com/theghraiders
Half and full time scores right here.
Canberra Raiders Cup program is on line: https://issuu.com/raiderscanberra/docs/ ... rd_2_issuu
Pics at http://www.instagram.com/theghraiders
Half and full time scores right here.
Canberra Raiders Cup program is on line: https://issuu.com/raiderscanberra/docs/ ... rd_2_issuu
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#Canberra #Raiders Cup HT: Queanbeyan Blues lead Queanbeyan Roos 22-0.
#Canberra #Raiders Cup HT: Queanbeyan Blues lead Queanbeyan Roos 22-0.
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#Canberra #Raiders Cup FT
Queanbeyan Blues 56 defeated Queanbeyan Kangaroos 0
Other results:
Woden Valley Rams 42 defeated Belconnen United Sharks 18
West Belconnen Warriors 32 defeated Goulburn Bulldogs 20
Gungahlin Bulls 42 defeated Tuggeranong Bushrangers 12
#Canberra #Raiders Cup FT
Queanbeyan Blues 56 defeated Queanbeyan Kangaroos 0
Other results:
Woden Valley Rams 42 defeated Belconnen United Sharks 18
West Belconnen Warriors 32 defeated Goulburn Bulldogs 20
Gungahlin Bulls 42 defeated Tuggeranong Bushrangers 12
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Good to see Thurlo still running around
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USARL former opponents in National Championship become teammates with Yass Magpies
“It all happened so fast!” exclaimed Atlanta Rhinos rugby league center, Terrance Williams, sharing his excitement about signing his first semi-professional contract to play rugby league in Australia with the Yass Magpies in Canberra.
Curtis Goddard, who also signed on with the Magpies. recommended Williams to Magpies Coach Steven Naughton, when the team was in need of a center this season. Goddard has both played against Williams in USARL 2015 National Championship opponent (Boston 13s), and alongside each other for the USA in last years Colonial Cup against Canada.
Williams was initially suggested to the Magpies by former Yass Magpie and Atlanta Rhinos coach, Jordan Smedley last year, but they weren’t in a position to bring him over at that stage. Through Goddard’s recommendation, plus Naughton’s additional communication Smedley, everything came together for Williams very quickly. Unlike most contract negotiations Williams found himself on an airplane and headed to Canberra in a mere 3 weeks from the initial contact from Goddard about the idea.
Read more: http://www.usarl.com/2016/04/usarl-form ... australia/
“It all happened so fast!” exclaimed Atlanta Rhinos rugby league center, Terrance Williams, sharing his excitement about signing his first semi-professional contract to play rugby league in Australia with the Yass Magpies in Canberra.
Curtis Goddard, who also signed on with the Magpies. recommended Williams to Magpies Coach Steven Naughton, when the team was in need of a center this season. Goddard has both played against Williams in USARL 2015 National Championship opponent (Boston 13s), and alongside each other for the USA in last years Colonial Cup against Canada.
Williams was initially suggested to the Magpies by former Yass Magpie and Atlanta Rhinos coach, Jordan Smedley last year, but they weren’t in a position to bring him over at that stage. Through Goddard’s recommendation, plus Naughton’s additional communication Smedley, everything came together for Williams very quickly. Unlike most contract negotiations Williams found himself on an airplane and headed to Canberra in a mere 3 weeks from the initial contact from Goddard about the idea.
Read more: http://www.usarl.com/2016/04/usarl-form ... australia/
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Yes, I thought he'd retired too.Lenny Leonard wrote:Good to see Thurlo still running around
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Ruthless Queanbeyan Blues smash cross-town rivals Roos 56-0 in early statement
Ruthless, clinical, slick and composed. Many adjectives could describe the Queanbeyan Blues' 56-0 thrashing of cross-town rivals the Roos, proving they're still the team to beat in their quest for a third straight Canberra Raiders Cup title.
"It was extremely pleasing, in our trials and the one comp game [34-16 win over Gungahlin] our completions were really ordinary," Luke Branighan said.
In other matches on Saturday Woden Valley won their second straight game to start the year 42-18 over Belconnen at Phillip Oval, West Belconnen also improved to 2-0 by beating last year's grand finalists Goulburn 32-20 on the road, and Gungahlin thrashed Tuggeranong 46-12.
CANBERRA RAIDERS CUP
Queanbeyan Blues 56 (Tyler Stevens 2, Tsai Tui 2, Jake Wheeler, Jamal Nchouki, Luke Branighan, Jesse Martin, Eko Malu, Aaron McInnes tries; Malu 8 goals) bt Queanbeyan Kangaroos 0.
Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/a ... o7yu8.html
Ruthless, clinical, slick and composed. Many adjectives could describe the Queanbeyan Blues' 56-0 thrashing of cross-town rivals the Roos, proving they're still the team to beat in their quest for a third straight Canberra Raiders Cup title.
"It was extremely pleasing, in our trials and the one comp game [34-16 win over Gungahlin] our completions were really ordinary," Luke Branighan said.
In other matches on Saturday Woden Valley won their second straight game to start the year 42-18 over Belconnen at Phillip Oval, West Belconnen also improved to 2-0 by beating last year's grand finalists Goulburn 32-20 on the road, and Gungahlin thrashed Tuggeranong 46-12.
CANBERRA RAIDERS CUP
Queanbeyan Blues 56 (Tyler Stevens 2, Tsai Tui 2, Jake Wheeler, Jamal Nchouki, Luke Branighan, Jesse Martin, Eko Malu, Aaron McInnes tries; Malu 8 goals) bt Queanbeyan Kangaroos 0.
Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/a ... o7yu8.html
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Canberra Raiders Cup: Round 2 Wrap Up
After two rounds of the Austbrokers Canberra Raiders Cup, the Queanbeyan Blues already look the team to beat, as they sent out an ominous warning to the rest of the competition with a 56-0 demolition of local rivals the Queanbeyan Kangaroos.
Coming into the clash rested after enjoying the bye in round one, the Roos had no answer for the Blues rampant attack in the ten tries to none onslaught.
After starring in his Blues debut last week, Kiwi recruit Eko Malu again had a major role in proceedings, scoring a try to go along with eight goals to take the early lead on the leagues point scoring chart.
Queanbeyan Blues 56 (T Stevens 2, T Tui 2, L Branighan, E Malu, J Martin, J Nchouki, J Wheeler, A McInness tries; E Malu 8 goals) defeated Queanbeyan Kangaroos 0
Woden Valley Rams 42 (L Johnson 2, G Crapp, T Crome, M Geiger, G Pohahau, D Pangai tries; G Pohahau 7 goals) defeated Belconnen Sharks 18 (M Butz, D Eason, J Mecham-Crane tries; D Eason 3 goals)
West Belconnen Warriors 32 (R Thomas 2, H Whatman, R McQueen, C Scott, T Aroha-Tuinauvai tries; B Roberts 4 goals) defeated Goulburn Bulldogs 20 (P Cooke 2, K Selmes, M Worboys tries; C Hart, B Picker goals)
Gungahlin Bulls 46 (J Elliot, B Hill, D Howell, C McAskill, N Sauer, J Scholes, M Dolis, D Low tries; F Peni 4, J Scholes 3 goals) defeated Tuggeranong Bushrangers 12 (J Hammond, B Wallace tries; J Russell 2 goals)
After two rounds of the Austbrokers Canberra Raiders Cup, the Queanbeyan Blues already look the team to beat, as they sent out an ominous warning to the rest of the competition with a 56-0 demolition of local rivals the Queanbeyan Kangaroos.
Coming into the clash rested after enjoying the bye in round one, the Roos had no answer for the Blues rampant attack in the ten tries to none onslaught.
After starring in his Blues debut last week, Kiwi recruit Eko Malu again had a major role in proceedings, scoring a try to go along with eight goals to take the early lead on the leagues point scoring chart.
Queanbeyan Blues 56 (T Stevens 2, T Tui 2, L Branighan, E Malu, J Martin, J Nchouki, J Wheeler, A McInness tries; E Malu 8 goals) defeated Queanbeyan Kangaroos 0
Woden Valley Rams 42 (L Johnson 2, G Crapp, T Crome, M Geiger, G Pohahau, D Pangai tries; G Pohahau 7 goals) defeated Belconnen Sharks 18 (M Butz, D Eason, J Mecham-Crane tries; D Eason 3 goals)
West Belconnen Warriors 32 (R Thomas 2, H Whatman, R McQueen, C Scott, T Aroha-Tuinauvai tries; B Roberts 4 goals) defeated Goulburn Bulldogs 20 (P Cooke 2, K Selmes, M Worboys tries; C Hart, B Picker goals)
Gungahlin Bulls 46 (J Elliot, B Hill, D Howell, C McAskill, N Sauer, J Scholes, M Dolis, D Low tries; F Peni 4, J Scholes 3 goals) defeated Tuggeranong Bushrangers 12 (J Hammond, B Wallace tries; J Russell 2 goals)
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Canberra Raiders Cup: Round 3 Preview
The match of round three in the Austbrokers Canberra Raiders Cup will see the undefeated Woden Valley Rams head to Gungahlin Enclosed Oval to face the Bulls.
Despite winning their two matches against Belconnen Sharks and Yass Magpies by a combined 42 points, the Rams enter the match sitting in third position, and Ashley Barnes’ side will be looking to make it three wins from three to start the season. The Bulls meanwhile will be looking to notch their second-straight win after beating Tuggeranong by 34 points in round two.
Read more and video: http://www.raiders.com.au/news/2016/04/ ... berra.html
Rugby League Record, for all the team lists, ladders, statistics: https://issuu.com/raiderscanberra/docs/ ... rd_3_issue
Friday 22 April 8pm, Gungahlin Enclosed Oval
Gungahlin Bulls V Woden Valley Rams
Saturday 23 April 2pm, Greenway
Tuggeranong Bushrangers V Queanbeyan Blues
Saturday 23 April, 2pm, Walker Park
Yass Magpies V Goulburn Bulldogs
Sunday 24 April, 3pm, Raiders Belconnen
West Belconnen Warriors V Queanbeyan Kangaroos
BYE Belconnen United Sharks
The match of round three in the Austbrokers Canberra Raiders Cup will see the undefeated Woden Valley Rams head to Gungahlin Enclosed Oval to face the Bulls.
Despite winning their two matches against Belconnen Sharks and Yass Magpies by a combined 42 points, the Rams enter the match sitting in third position, and Ashley Barnes’ side will be looking to make it three wins from three to start the season. The Bulls meanwhile will be looking to notch their second-straight win after beating Tuggeranong by 34 points in round two.
Read more and video: http://www.raiders.com.au/news/2016/04/ ... berra.html
Rugby League Record, for all the team lists, ladders, statistics: https://issuu.com/raiderscanberra/docs/ ... rd_3_issue
Friday 22 April 8pm, Gungahlin Enclosed Oval
Gungahlin Bulls V Woden Valley Rams
Saturday 23 April 2pm, Greenway
Tuggeranong Bushrangers V Queanbeyan Blues
Saturday 23 April, 2pm, Walker Park
Yass Magpies V Goulburn Bulldogs
Sunday 24 April, 3pm, Raiders Belconnen
West Belconnen Warriors V Queanbeyan Kangaroos
BYE Belconnen United Sharks
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Round 3 Canberra Raiders Cup
Gungahlin Bulls 20 defeated Woden Valley Rams 12
Reserves: Woden Valley Rams 38 defeated Gungahlin Bulls 8
Gungahlin Bulls 20 defeated Woden Valley Rams 12
Reserves: Woden Valley Rams 38 defeated Gungahlin Bulls 8
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Queanbeyan Roos desperate to bounce back from derby thrashing against Warriors
They're coming off one of the biggest Queanbeyan derby losses in their history, but West Belconnen Warriors coach Troy Thompson expects the Kangaroos' 56-0 defeat to the Blues will only make their job tougher on Sunday.
"Most definitely [it will make them harder to beat], they haven't played much footy, the Roos," Thompson said. "I know they got stuffed around in a couple of trial games so they're probably a bit underdone.
In Saturday's games, Yass secured their first win in their return to the top flight with a 26-24 defeat of Goulburn, while the Blues maintained their unbeaten start by accounting for Tuggeranong, 34-24.
SUNDAY
Canberra Raiders Cup: West Belconnen v Queanbeyan Kangaroos at Raiders Belconnen, 3pm
Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/a ... odglx.html
They're coming off one of the biggest Queanbeyan derby losses in their history, but West Belconnen Warriors coach Troy Thompson expects the Kangaroos' 56-0 defeat to the Blues will only make their job tougher on Sunday.
"Most definitely [it will make them harder to beat], they haven't played much footy, the Roos," Thompson said. "I know they got stuffed around in a couple of trial games so they're probably a bit underdone.
In Saturday's games, Yass secured their first win in their return to the top flight with a 26-24 defeat of Goulburn, while the Blues maintained their unbeaten start by accounting for Tuggeranong, 34-24.
SUNDAY
Canberra Raiders Cup: West Belconnen v Queanbeyan Kangaroos at Raiders Belconnen, 3pm
Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/a ... odglx.html
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Re: 2016 Canberra Raiders Cup
Canberra Raiders Cup updates today from Raiders Belconnen on Twitter. @CanberraCup
Pics at http://www.instagram.com/theghraiders
Half and full time scores right here.
Canberra Raiders Cup program is on line: https://issuu.com/raiderscanberra/docs/ ... rd_3_issue
Pics at http://www.instagram.com/theghraiders
Half and full time scores right here.
Canberra Raiders Cup program is on line: https://issuu.com/raiderscanberra/docs/ ... rd_3_issue
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@CanberraCup
Canberra Raiders Cup: West Belconnen Warriors 24 defeated Queanbeyan Kangaroos 22 in reserve grade through late penalty goal.
Canberra Raiders Cup HT: TRY WARRIORS just before the break. West Belconnen Warriors 22 Queanbeyan Kangaroos 22
Canberra Raiders Cup: West Belconnen Warriors 24 defeated Queanbeyan Kangaroos 22 in reserve grade through late penalty goal.
Canberra Raiders Cup HT: TRY WARRIORS just before the break. West Belconnen Warriors 22 Queanbeyan Kangaroos 22