Canberra Raiders Cup: Finals Week One Wrap

The Queanbeyan Blues have booked the first spot in the Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup Grand Final, while the Tuggeranong Bushrangers advance to the Preliminary Final with a win of the West Belconnen Warriors. 

Queanbeyan Blues 28 def. Queanbeyan Kangaroos 16

The Queanbeyan Blues have advanced to the 2025 Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup grand final with a victory against the Queanbeyan Kangaroos at Seears Workwear Oval on Saturday afternoon. 

It was a fast start for the Blues, as they began with the wind behind their backs which saw them take an 18-0 lead into the half time break. 

The Kangaroos bounced out of halftime, scoring the first two tries through Cooper and Dent, however a big defensive turnover on the halfway line flipped the game back in the Blues favour. 

Connor Williams was the star for the visitors, scoring three tries, which sees him score seven tries this season against the Queanbeyan Kangaroos. 

As the minor premiers, the Kangaroos have earnt the right to the second chance which sees them in the Preliminary Final, whilst the Blues will enjoy a well-earned week off and spot in the Grand Final. 

Tuggeranong Bushrangers 30 def. West Belconnen Warriors 24

The Tuggeranong Bushranger have kept their season alive in an exciting contest against the West Belconnen Warriors at Raiders Belconnen on Sunday. 

The West Belconnen Warriors started the better of the two sides, with tries from Withers, Vanisi and Leuluai meaning they led at half time. 

However, the momentum of the game was changed by the Bushrangers forwards, with interchange forward Ben Nanesa crossing for a second half double, while Cooper Taekata scored a try which brought the house down. 

The Warriors attempted a late comeback throwing caution to the wind; however, the clock eventually beat them as their season comes to a close. 

For the Bushrangers, they will look to qualify for the 2025 Grand Final when they take on the Queanbeyan Kangaroos at Gungahlin Enclosed Oval on Sunday afternoon. 

Image by Trish Sullivan