Round two of the Katrina Fanning Shield kicks off this weekend, with two games spread across Saturday and Sunday ensuring an action-packed round of footy.
Beclonnen United Sharks vs Tuggeranong Bushrangers, NSWRL HQ Bruce, 12:00pm, Saturday April 18
Having won on the road in Queanbeyan last weekend, the Belconnen United Sharks welcome the Tuggeranong Bushrangers for their Round Two showdown.
Belconnen displayed their attacking prowess in round one, with Tarsha Gale Cup squad member, Eliza Taylor picking up four tries on the way to victory.
On the other side of the field, the Bushrangers will be searching for their first win of the season, coming off a 24-all draw against the Gungahlin Bulls in round one.
Bushrangers lock Teliya Hetaraka will be one to watch through the middle of field on Saturday, having crossed the line two times in round one.
The last time these two sides met was in Round 13 of the 2025 season, which saw the Sharks defeat the Bushrangers 32-14.
West Belconnen Warriors vs Woden Valley Rams, Raiders Belconnen, 9:30am, Sunday April 19
West Belconnen will host the Woden Valley Rams this Sunday morning, which will see the Rams hit the field for the first time having had the bye in round one.
West Belconnen enjoyed a successful start to their premiership defence last weekend in Yass, which saw nine different members of the team cross the line on their way towards victory.
Meanwhile, the Rams will be hoping to start their season off strongly with a chance at redemption, having been knocked out of the competition in last year’s preliminary final to the Warriors.
Discussing the Rams aspirations leading into the season, Jaymie Napier is confident the Woden outfit is ready to take the next step.
“We’re looking stronger than ever, and I feel like this could definitely be the year we make it to the end,” Napier said.
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