Rub of the Green

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 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.