Rub of the Green: Recent Episodes
Canberra Region Rugby League
The Rub of the Green is the official podcast of the Canberra Region Rugby League, where we chat all things local rugby league. We have special guests on the program each episode and we wrap & preview every competition to keep you up to date with everything happening in the CRRL.
This week, we had a chat with Rolling Raiders captain Toby Popple ahead of their Wheelchair Rugby League NSW Cup Grand Final this Sunday.
We also spoke to Blake Murray from the Queanbeyan Blues, as they gear up for a massive clash with the Belconnen United Sharks in our match of the round on Saturday afternoon.
00:00 - Round 11 Wrap
11:57 - Interview with Toby Popple
19:54 - Interview with Blake Murray
29:39 - Round 12 Preview
In this weeks episode of the Rub of the Green, we chat to captain-coach of the Queanbeyan Kangaroos, Sam Williams, ahead of their cross-town rivalry clash with the Blues on Saturday.
00:00 - Round 10 Review
16:02 - Interview with Sam Williams
27:52 - Round 11 Preview
The Rub of the Green is back after the competition break!
In this week's episode, we chat with Woden Valley Rams captain Sean Maloney, who is set to reach a massive milestone as he plays his 100th game for the club against the West Belconnen Warriors at Raiders Belconnen this Saturday.
00:00 - Round Nine Wrap
06:56 - Peter Mulholland Cup
10:09 - Interview with Sean Maloney
15:57 - Round 10 Preview
In Episode Nine of the Rub of the Green, we review and preview the Canberra Raiders Cup and George Tooke Shield as we reach the half way point of the season.
We have a chat to captain-coach of the West Belconnen Warriors, Ryan McQueen, ahead of his teams Match of the Round derby against the Belconnen United Sharks.
We also sit down with Anthony McQueen from the Rolling Raiders who are coming off their first win in their inaugural Wheelchair NSW Cup season.
0:00 - Round Eight wrap
10:11 - Interview with Ryan McQueen
16:03 - Interview with Anthony McQueen
20:30 - Round Nine preview
In this weeks episode, we review and preview the Canberra Raiders Cup and George Tooke Shield. With each team having plenty of runs under their belt at this point of the season, the competitions are really heating up.
We also have a chat to captain-coach of the Belconnen United Sharks, Zac Patch, ahead of his teams Match of the Round blockbuster against the Tuggeranong Bushrangers.
0:00 - Round Seven wrap
10:07 - Interview with Zac Patch
20:36 - Round Eight preview
The Rub of the Green Podcast returns for episode seven of 2024.
On this weeks episode, we talk all things representative footy, including the George Tooke Shield rep games and the upcoming City v Country matches.
We also chat to coach of the Tuggeranong Bushrangers, Jason Kelly, ahead of their Match of the Round clash with the Queanbeyan Kangaroos.
0:00 - Round Six wrap
10:24 - Interview with Jason Kelly
21:39 - Round Seven preview
The Rub of the Green Podcast returns for episode six of 2024.
On this weeks episode, we chat to Woden Valley Rams League Tagger Keesha Kapea ahead of the clubs Ladies Day at Phillip Oval on Saturday!
We also chat to Yass Magpies captain Shaun Davis as they look ahead to making the trek to Raiders Belconnen to play the West Belconnen Warriors in this weeks match of the round.
0:00 - Round Five wrap
9:43 - Interview with Keesha Kapea
16:00 - Interview with Shaun Davis
21:12 - Round Six preview
In this weeks episode of the Rub of the Green, we review/preview the CRC, KFS and GTS competitions.
We also chat to Woden Valley Rams coach Ashley Barnes ahead of their top of the table clash with the Blues this weekend. Followed by Chris Chudleigh from the Crookwell Green Devils talking to us about Devils Day on Sunday.
On this weeks episode of the Rub of the Green we talk all things Canberra Raiders Cup ahead of a fiery Round Four.
We chat to halfback and leader of the Gungahlin Bulls, Bobby Roberts, ahead of their 'match of the round' clash against his former club, the West Belconnen Warriors on Sunday at Raiders Belconnen.
We also give special mention to the Rolling Raiders who have their first home game of the NSW Cup season on Saturday 2:00pm at the Queanbeyan PCYC.
In this weeks edition of the Rub of the Green, we have a look at the results across all competitions after an exciting opening round, before previewing the upcoming matches.
We also have a chat to captain/coach of the Boorowa Rovers, Alex Stewart, reflecting on their premiership season last year before talking all things George Tooke Shield in 2024.
The Rub of the Green Podcast returns for episode two.
Following the round one washout, we preview all of the upcoming weekends games, with the George Tooke Shield also kicking off.
We also interview Queanbeyan Blues' new head coach Jeremy Braun ahead of their clash with their town rivals, the Queanbeyan Roos.
The Rub of the Green Podcast returns for 2024!
As always James 'Sully' Sullivan is on-deck to preview all things Canberra Raiders Cup, as we look over all the round once action this weekend.
Monaro premiership winning coach Brendan Bradley also joins us for a chat after the Colts recent success in the Laurie Daley Cup.
In one of our last Rub of the Green episodes of the year, we wrap up a brilliant season of the George Tooke Shield and preview a huge grand final day of the Canberra Raiders Cup.
We sit down with inaugural Tuggeranong Bushrangers coach, David Sharpe, to talk about the 20 year history of the club along with their special upcoming weekend.
0:00: GTS Grand Final & CRC Prelim Wrap.
14:36: Interview with inaugural Bushrangers coach, David Sharpe.
21:42: Canberra Raiders Cup Grand Final Previews.
As we approach the final two weeks of the 2023 CRRL season, we preview all finals games after an epic round of semi-finals last weekend.
On this week's episode, we sit down with Tuggeranong hooker Liam Oakley, after their historic win over Queanbeyan to progress to next week's Grand Final.
0:00: Weekend wrap-up and George Tooke Shield GF Preview.
15:45: Interview with Liam Oakley.
27:40: Canberra Raiders Cup finals preview.
In episode 20 of the Rub of the Green Podcast, we wrap up the Les McIntyre Medal Awards night and preview finals footy across the Canberra Raiders Cup and George Tooke Shield.
0:00: Weekend Wrap
13:00: Les McIntrye Medal Awards night wrap.
23:15: Canberra Raiders Cup & George Tooke Shield finals preview
The Rub of the Green Podcast is back for episode 19 of 2023, where we talk all things Canberra Region Rugby League ahead of finals football in September.
On this week's episode we sit down with Crookwell captain, Dion Aramoana, to preview the huge major semi-final of the George Tooke Shield between the Crookwell Green Devils and Boorowa Rovers.
0:00: Weekend wrap.
12:06: Interview with Crookwell Green Devils captain, Dion Aramoana.
18:36: Derby round & GTS Finals previews.
The Rub of the Green Podcast returns for episode 18 of 2023, where we wind down the clock of the Canberra Raiders Cup season and preview week one of the George Tooke Shield finals series.
On this week's episode, we sit down with Warriors' premiership winning half, Bayley Graham, ahead of their must-win clash against Woden this Saturday.
0:00: Weekend Wrap.
9:45: Interview with West Belconnen half, Bayley Graham.
17:00: GTS & CRC Preview and Erindale College's PMC victory.
On this week's edition of the Rub of the Green, we close out the George Tooke Shield regular season and talk all things Canberra Raiders Cup with only three weeks till finals.
Rams' halfback Josh Fattore joins us on the podcast to talk about Woden's run home and their crucial clash with the Sharks this weekend.
0:00: Rub of the Green special announcement.
12:30: Interview with Woden Valley Rams halfback, Josh Fattore.
21:52: Canberra Raiders Cup Preview and final round of George Tooke.
On this week's episode of the Rub of the Green, we break down the final four weeks of the Canberra Raiders Cup headlined by a top of the table clash between the Roos and Bushies.
McIntyre Medalist and Bulls' halfback Bobby Roberts joins us to weigh in on Gungahlin's season and gives his tip on the top four battle coming into the final weeks of the season.
0:00: George Tooke Shield Round 14 Wrap.
5:52: Interview with Bobby Roberts, Gungahlin Bulls.
15:11: Tuggeranong v Queanbeyan Preview & CRC Round 15.
On this week's episode of the Rub of the Green, we talk all things George Tooke ahead of this Saturday's match of the round between Cootamundra and Harden.
Cootamundra Bulldogs stalwart and life member Ned Miller spoke to the Rub of the Green about the rich history of the Cootamundra club and their must-win game against former Group 9 rivals, Harden Hawks.
0:00: Round 14 Wrap.
10:31: Interview with Ned Miller, Cootamundra Bulldogs.
20:28: Canberra Raiders Cup & George Tooke Shield early finals preview.
On this week's episode, we sit down with Goulburn City Bulldogs skipper, Tyson Greenwood, as we preview their potentially season-defining match of the round against the Belconnen United Sharks this Saturday.
0:00: Round 13 Wrap & Ladder Updates.
13:00: Interview with Tyson Greenwood.
21:52: Round 14 Preview.
The Rub of the Green Podcast returns for episode 13 of 2023!
On this week's episode we sit down with Belconnen United Sharks captain, Matt Woolnough, as we preview Saturday's top four clash between Tuggeranong and Belconnen.
0:00: Round 12 wrap and ladder updates.
11:52: Interview with Matt Woolnough.
19:10: Round 13 preview of Canberra Raiders Cup and George Tooke Shield.
We welcome co-host James 'Sully' Sullivan back on the Rub of the Green Podcast to bring you Episode 12 of 2023.
0:00: Round 11 Wrap.
9:36: Interview with Tuggeranong Bushrangers forward, Zac Saddler.
19:45: Round 12 Preview.
0:00: Round 10 Wrap & Club Champs Update.
9:00: Interview with Bobby Roberts from Gungahlin Bulls.
14:53: Round 11 Preview & Raiders CRRL Round.
0:00: Derby Round Wrap & Ladder Update.
12:55: Interview with Anthony McQueen, updating the Wheelchair RL season.
21:30: B&F Leaderboard Update & Round 10 preview.
0:00: Long weekend break and Round 8 Wrap.
13:42: Interview with Bungendore Captain Coach, Jack Bramley.
25:00: Derby Round preview.
0:00: Around the Grounds Wrap.
11:08: Interview with Queanbeyan Roos Captain Coach, Sam Williams.
19:56: Round preview and CRRL News.
Rub of the Green: Episode 7
0:00: Round six CRRL wrap.
16:45: Interview with Queanbeyan Blues Head Coach, Simon Woolford.
24:50: Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup & George Tooke Shield round seven preview.
0:00: Show preview & round five wrap.
11:42: Interview with West Belconnen captain coach, Ryan McQueen.
19:30: Canberra Raiders Cup & George Tooke Shield round six preview.
0:00: City v Country & Local League Wrap.
12:18: Interview with Goulburn centre, Dillon Rota.
20:34: Round 5 Preview.
0:00: Round 3 Wrap, KFS Draw announcement & Women's Country Champs.
11:50: Interview with NSW Country and Origin representative Chris O'Brien.
23:24: George Tooke Shield & Canberra Raiders Cup Preview.
0:00 - Monaro Colts Grand Final & wrap up of round two action.
13:48 - Interview with Blues KFS player Sam De Graaf.
20:28 - Round three preview.
The Rub of the Green Podcast returns for episode two, to wrap all the round one action and preview this weekend's games.
0:00 - Round 1 Wrap.
11:30 - Interview with Woden head coach Billy Thomson.
20:00 - Round 2 preview and predictions.
The Blumers Lawyers Rub of the Green podcast returns for episode one of 2023 where we preview all Canberra Raiders Cup clubs ahead of the season and get Bushrangers head coach Jason Kelly's thoughts ahead of Saturday's grudge match against the Blues.0:00 - Busy offseason and preseason predictions.
19:10 - Interview with Jason Kelly.
29:05 - Round one preview.
10:18 Terry Campese: Confirms retirement & fairytale ending.
19:50 Bobby Roberts: Grand Final preparations & excitement.
28:00 Sami Afele: Looking to finish season undefeated against Rams.
12:54 Ryan McQueen: Captain Coach of the West Belconnen Warriors
19:10 Elly Hazelton: Goulburn City Bulldogs KFS
16:26 Brian Gray - Head Coach of the Crookwell Green Devils.
24:52 Jack Bramley - Head Coach of the Bungendore Tigers.
31:34 Zach Smith- The GTG joins us to preview the GTS Grand Final.
14:35 Jason Kelly: Bushrangers recent form & minor premiership chance this weekend.
23:32 Preview: We preview this weekend's George Tooke prelim and the final round of the Canberra Raiders Cup.
15:40 Sam Williams: Transition from NRL & life at the Queanbeyan Roos.
26:15 Ryan McQueen: West Belconnen look ahead to minor premiership and prepare for finals footy.
9:12 Michael Geiger - Rams set their eyes on a minor premiership.
15:57 Brad Laurent - Bungendore refreshed and ready to go for the George Tooke finals.
21:38 Jake Hawkins - What it would mean for the Sharks to make debut finals birth.
On this week's episode we preview the inaugural u19's Magic Round, where NSWRL HQ Bruce will play host to four u19's fixtures on Saturday afternoon. We chat with Queanbeyan Blues head coach Brenden Bradley about their preparations for the remainder of the season. We also talk all things George Tooke Shield with Zach Smith ahead of finals footy.
On this weeks edition of the Rub of the Green, we chat to star Goulburn fullback Dillon Rota ahead of his side's must-win game against the Woden Valley Rams.
On this weeks episode we wrap and preview this weekends Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup match of the round between the West Belconnen Warriors and Woden Valley Rams. We chat to Rams head coach Billy Thomson and our first volunteer of the year, Abbey Kennedy of the Warriors, about their Ladies Day this Sunday.
On this week's episode of the Rub of the Green, we preview this weekend's Belconnen derby between the Belconnen United Sharks and West Belconnen Warriors. We chat to newly appointed player coach of the Sharks, Jake Hawkins, and one of the form players of the competition, Bobby Roberts of the Warriors.
On this week's episode of the Rub of the Green, we chat to Dion Aramoana of the Crookwell Green Devils and Brad Prior of the Woden Valley Rams, where we preview this weekend's match of the round between the Rams and Kangaroos.
14:02 Brad Prior - The rise of the Rams & the battle of the forwards. 22:20 Dion Aramoana - Crookwell v Bungendore top of the table clash & closing in on 100 club games.
On this week's episode of the Rub of the Green, we chat to Emma James of the Harden Hawkettes and preview this weekend's match of the round, chatting with Bushrangers Head Coach Jason Kelly & Blues backrower Josh Baker.
On this week's episode we chat to Teliya Hetaraka of the Queanbeyan Blues and Narmeen Samson of the Woden Valley Rams as we preview this Friday night's blockbuster clash in the Katrina Fanning Shield, as both sides will play in the curtain raiser to the Women's State of Origin at GIO Stadium.
On this week's podcast we chat with Queanbeyan Roos head coach Adam Taylor and representative centre Dillon Rota of the Goulburn City Bulldogs ahead of this weekend's match of the round. We also give our mid-season predictions as we reach the halfway mark of the Canberra Raiders Cup competition.
On this week's edition of the Rub of the Green podcast, we sit down to chat with the head coach of the George Tooke Shield rep side, Zach Smith, ahead of their exhibition match against Group 16 this Saturday at Seiffert Oval.
On this week's episode of the Rub of the Green podcast, we sat down with Head Coach of the Yass Magpies, Cam Hardy, ahead of their match of the round clash against the Queanbeyan Blues this Saturday afternoon. We also chat to our first Reserve Grade guest of the year in Steven Death of the Queanbeyan Blues and how their season is going.
As always, we preview, recap and cover all competitions across the CRRL.
The Rub of the Green podcast has returned this week, as we sat down and spoke with Woden Valley Rams captain Steven Ferry and Goulburn City Bulldogs captain/coach Tyson Greenwood ahead of their match of the round this Saturday at Workers Arena. We also recap the representative round over the weekend and preview all Canberra Raiders Cup games ahead of round six of the 2022 competition.
On this week's episode we preview the Queanbeyan derby which headlines our match of the round for round five. We chat to Queanbeyan Roos backrower Jayden Thomas and Queanbeyan Blues KFS player Gabe Knight ahead of Saturday afternoon's blockbuster clash at Seiffert Oval. We also wrap-up and preview all competitions across the Canberra Region Rugby League.
On this week's episode we wrap-up and preview all things CRRL. We also sit down and chat with Jen Polisio from the UC Stars and Hayley Martin from the Woden Valley Rams ahead of round one of the Katrina Fanning Shield this weekend.
On this week's episode we chat to West Belconnen halfback Bobby Roberts and Belconnen United Sharks LLT captain Rachel Moran as we preview round three of the Blumers Lawyers Canberra Raiders Cup.
On this week's episode we chat to CRRL General Manager Mark Vergano about the future of the CRRL and we also sit down with Belconnen United Sharks backrower Sam Bramich as we head in to the Easter long weekend.
On this week's episode, we chat to Teagan Day from the Queanbeyan Blues LLT and Liam Oakley from the Tuggeranong Bushrangers, as we preview our match of the round between the Blues and Bushrangers this Saturday.
On this week's episode, we chat to Shaun Fensom from the Belconnen United Sharks, Tyson Greenwood from the Goulburn City Bulldogs, as we preview our first match of the round between Sharks & Goulburn this Saturday. We also have a chat to Bungendore Tigers Captain/Coach Jack Bramley ahead of round one of the George Tooke Shield.
On this week's show, we chat to West Belconnen Warriors League Tag player Sara Lang and coach Darren Tredgold ahead of their Ladies Day this weekend. We also preview this weekend's Match of the Round with Queanbeyan Roos player Bayley Hitchcock
On this week's show, we chat to Harden Hawkettes player Jessica Doolan, Tuggeranong Bushrangers KFS forward Grace Guthrie and Goulburn City Bulldogs co-coach Tyson Greenwood
On this week's show, we chat to Woden Valley Rams players Emma McDonald and Kelly Maher ahead of Ladies Day this weekend. We also speak to North Canberra Bears captain Brad Cappello and West Belconnen Warriors hooker Logan Reis
On this week's show we chat to Boorowa Rovers player Murray Armour ahead of the club's Charity Day. We also chat to Queanbeyan Kangaroos president Ian Baker about the upcoming Indigenous game against the Queanbeyan Blues
On this week's show, we chat to CRRL General Manager Mark Vergano, Gungahlin Bulls League Tag captain Maddy Orr and preview this weekend's Match of the Round with Cam Hardy and Harrison Leadbitter
On this week's show, we chat to Cootamundra Bulldogs League Tag player Kristen Byrne. We also preview this weekend's Match of the Round with Queanbeyan Kangaroos lock Jesse Dent and Tuggeranong Bushrangers vice-captain Brent Neil
On this week's episode we chat to Harden Hawks captain/coach Luke Brown and Queanbeyan Blues KFS prop Mikaela Turner.
On this week's show, we chat to Crookwell Green Devils League Tag player Annie Croker, as well as preview this weekend's Match of the Round with Matt Gafa and Shaun Fensom
On this week's show, we chat to Canberra referee Mark Ryan after his 1000 game milestone. We also talk to North Canberra Bears captain Brad Cappello and preview this weekend's Match of the Round with Yass Magpies KFS captain Sami Afele and Goulburn City Bulldogs co-captain Elly Hazelton
On this week's show, we chat to Boorowa Roverettes player Mackella Pye, and preview the Match of the Round with Woden Valley Rams player Scott Swanson
On this week's show, we speak to Richie Allan Jnr, who designed this year's Indigenous jerseys which will be worn by the Gungahlin Bulls on Saturday. We also chat to Bungendore Tigerettes League Tag captain Kate Wyeth and preview this week's Match of the Round with Queanbeyan Blues coach Terry Campese
On this week's show, we chat to George Tooke Shield representative Men's coach Zach Smith and Goulburn City Bulldogs KFS player Elly Hazelton. We also preview this weekend's Match of the Round with Harden Worhawks player Mellissa Ings
On this week's episode we preview the Queanbeyan derby with Queanbeyan Roos head coach Adam Taylor and Queanbeyan Blues halfback Blake Murray. We also talk to Cootamundra Bulldogs co-coach Aaron Byrne after his side's first win in the George Tooke Shield
In this week's episode, we chat to UC Stars halfback Dave Turner, Binalong Brahmans League Tag player Alison Spencer, Tuggeranong Buffaloes junior coach Greg Bell, and Woden Valley Rams prop Brad Prior
On this week's episode, we chat to Boomanulla player Jacintha Geia ahead of the Katrina Fanning Shield competition starting next weekend. We also talk to West Belconnen Warriors League Tag co-captain Krystal Coker, as well as preview this weekend's live-stream game with Tuggeranong Bushrangers vice-captain Brent Neil and Yass Magpies first grade assistant coach Josh Hardy.
On this week's podcast, we chat to Scott and Tyahn Bell, the artists behind the Indigenous emblem on this year's Yass Magpies jerseys. We speak to Tuggeranong Bushrangers League Tag player Shaye Baker, as well as preview this week's live-stream game with Belconnen United Sharks five-eighth Matt Woolnough and Gungahlin five-eighth Tre Holten-Williams.
On this week's episode, we chat to CRRL General Manager Mark Vergano about the season ahead. We also talk to Goulburn City Bulldogs co-coach Jesse Martin and West Belconnen Warriors backrower Josh Ayers to preview their round one clash this weekend.