Katrina Fanning Shield: Round Four Wrap
Intensity in the Blumers Lawyers Katrina Fanning Shield is rising as a tight ladder begins to form after four rounds of exciting Rugby League.
Goulburn City Bulldogs 16 defeat Tuggeranong Bushrangers 12
Following a slow start to the season, Goulburn have joined the winners circle after a tight battle against the Bushrangers at Workers Arena on Saturday.
The Bulldogs were determined to secure competition points following disappointing performances in the first two rounds where they suffered big losses to Yass and Woden.
Olivia Howe in the dummy half role was the standout for Goulburn as she crossed for a double in a game where every point mattered.
Tuggeranong were also in search of their first win of the season but fell short in the intense matchup.
It doesn't get any easier for the Bushrangers as they come up against an undefeated Bulls side this weekend, while Goulburn try go back-to-back when they play the Sharks.
Queanbeyan Blues 22 defeat Yass Magpies 4
The Queanbeyan Blues have proven themselves as genuine title contenders after a strong win against last years Tier 1 runners up.
The Blues were crowned 2023 KFS Tier 2 premiers and were excited to test themselves against the Tier 1 sides from last year as the competition recombined in 2024.
Following two strong wins against the Kangaroos and Sharks, the Blues faced their biggest challenge yet against Yass, in which they rose to the occasion.
The Magpies have lost in consecutive weeks and look to regroup with the bye this weekend.
The Blues aim to continue their winning streak when they play Woden in a top of the table clash on Saturday.
Gungahlin Bulls 32 defeat West Belconnen Warriors 20
The Gungahlin Bulls remain undefeated after an impressive performance against the defending premiers.
The Bulls came into this game with a chip on their shoulder as they faced the side that ended their season in the preliminary final last year.
Caitlin Turnbull was unstoppable with the ball in hand as she scored four of Gungahlin's six tries.
West Belconnen will look to get back to winning ways when they face the Kangaroos, while the Bulls try stay unbeaten as they host the Bushrangers this weekend.
Woden Valley Rams 60 defeat Bungendore Kangaroos 0
The Woden Valley Rams hold top spot on the competition ladder as they put on yet another dominant display.
In finding their way to the line 11 times, left centre Tamsyn Cairns scored a hat-trick while fullback Lara Cosgrove and right centre Magdalena Velovski both crossed for doubles.
The Rams look to keep their position atop the table when they play the second placed Blues on Saturday.
The Bungendore Kangaroos continue to strive for gradual improvement in their inaugural year as a merger club. They will host West Belconnen at Mick Sherd Oval this weekend.
