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| Sport | Rugby league |
|---|---|
| Instituted | 1927 |
| Inaugural season | 1927 |
| Number of teams | 9 |
| Country | |
| Premiers | |
| Most titles | |
| Broadcast partner | BarTV Sports[1] |
The George Tooke Shield is a rugby league competition in southern New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. Founded in 1927, the competition is a part of the broader Canberra Rugby League Division of the New South Wales Rugby League.[2][3]
Senior Grade clubs
[edit]With the advent of the ACTRL in 1982, the George Tooke Shield effectively became the continuation of the Group 8 competition. Note: Other Clubs from the Canberra Rugby League enter teams in Second Division Lower Grades
| Club | Colours | City/Suburb | Home venue | Est. | Second Division Seasons | Second Division Premierships | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Most recent | ||||||
| Binalong Brahmans | Binalong | Binalong Recreation Ground | 1930 | 2000–05, 2007, 2010–11, 2013–14, 2017–19, 2021–present | 3 | 2014 | |
| Boorowa Rovers | Boorowa | Boorowa Showground | 1998 | 2005–06, 2010–19, 2021–present | 1 | 2023 | |
| Bungendore Tigers | Bungendore | Mick Sherd Oval | 1952 | 1952, 1955–70, 1977–81, 1988–present | 8 | 2024 | |
| Crookwell Green Devils | Crookwell | Crookwell Memorial Oval | 1925 | 1994–19, 2021–present | 5 | 2022 | |
| Googong Goannas | TBA | Googong | TBA | 2024 | 2025–present | 0 | — |
| Harden-Murrumburrah Hawks | Harden | McLean Oval | 1920 | 2009–19, 2021–present | 2 | 2017 | |
| North Canberra Bears | Canberra
(Kaleen) |
Kaleen Enclosed Oval | 1971 | 1982, 1984–88, 2016–19, 2021–present | 3 | 2019 | |
| Snowy River Bears | Jindabyne | JJ Connors Oval | 1977 | 1997–02, 2025–present | 0 | — | |
| University of Canberra Stars | Canberra
(Holt) |
Raiders Belconnen | 2010 | 2013, 2017–19, 2021–present | 0 | — | |
Former clubs
[edit]| Club | Colours | City | George Tooke Shield Seasons | Reason | George Tooke Shield Premierships | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Last | |||||
| George Tooke Shield | ||||||
| ADFA Knights | Canberra | 2011, 2015–18 | Folded | 0 | — | |
| Boomanulla Raiders | Canberra | 1979–83, 1989–16, 2019, 2021–present | Folded | 1 | 1991 | |
| Braidwood Bears | Braidwood | 1995–96, 1999–00, 2004–06, 2008–11, 2016 | Folded | 0 | — | |
| Burrangong Bears | Young | 1942–2021, 2023 | In recess | 0 | — | |
| Cooma United Stallions | Cooma | 2001–04 | Moved to Group 16 Premiership | 2 | 2003 | |
| Cootamundra Bulldogs | Cootamundra | 2021–24 | Moved back to Group 9 | 0 | — | |
| Duntroon Titans | Canberra | 2005–07 | Folded | 0 | — | |
| East Canberra Tigers | Canberra | 1995, 1999 | Folded | 0 | — | |
| Gordon Highlanders | Goulburn | 2008–11, 2013, 2020 | Folded | 1 | 2020 | |
| Goulburn Exchange Rabbitohs | Goulburn | 1995–97, 1999–00, 2002–10, 2012 | Folded | 1 | 1996 | |
| Gunning Roos | ||||||
| Harman Seadogs | Canberra | 1999–11 | Folded | 0 | — | |
| Hall Hornets | Canberra | 2011–12 | Folded | 1 | 2012 | |
| Jerrabomberra Diggers | Queanbeyan | 1995, 1997–98 | Folded | 0 | — | |
| Northern Power | 2000 | Folded | 0 | — | ||
| Sails Pirates | Canberra | 1997 | Folded | 0 | — | |
| South Pacific | 1998 | Folded | 0 | — | ||
| South Tuggeranong Knights | Canberra | 1998–02 | Merged with Tuggeranong United Buffaloes & Valley Dragons to form Tuggeranong Bushrangers | 1 | 2000 | |
| Southwest Brahmans | Binalong | 2008 | Demerged to form Harden Hawks and Binalong Brahmans | 0 | — | |
| Tuggeranong Bushrangers | Canberra | 2003–05, 2007–08 | Pulled team out of Second Division | 1 | 2007 | |
| University Scholars | Canberra | 1998, 2002–05 | Moved to Canberra Raiders Cup as North Belconnen Scholars | 1 | 2004 | |
| Valley Dragons | Canberra | 1999–01 | Moved to Canberra Raiders Cup | 0 | — | |
| Valley Statesmen | Canberra | 1998–06 | Folded | 0 | — | |
| West Belconnen Warriors | Canberra | 2006–08, 2010 | Pulled team out of Second Division | 0 | — | |
| Yass Magpies | Yass | 1995–98, 2000, 2013–14 | Moved to Canberra Raiders Cup | 3 | 1998 | |
George Tooke Shield Grand Finals
[edit]| Year | Premiers | Score | Runners-up | Match Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Venue | Referee | ||||
| Federal Capital Territory and District Rugby League (1927–36) | ||||||
| 1927 | Hall |
11 – 2 | 24 September 1927 | Duntroon Sports Ground, Canberra | ||
| 1928 | Acton Rovers |
7 – 3 | 1 September 1928 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | I. Lott | |
| 1929 | South City |
13 – 2 | ||||
| 1930 | West City |
6 – 5 | 16 August 1930 | |||
| 1931 | North City |
7 – 0 | ||||
| 1932 | (2) West City |
11 – 0 | 17 September 1932 | Acton, Canberra | C. Parker | |
| 1933 | (2) South City |
7 – 5 | 2 September 1933 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | ||
| 1934 | (3) South City |
9 – 8 | 1 September 1934 | Stevens | ||
| 1935 | (4) South City |
8 – 7 | ||||
| 1936 | Queanbeyan United Blues (R) |
6 – 0 | 19 September 1936 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | J. Baker | |
| 1937 | No Second Division Competition | |||||
| 1938 | ||||||
| 1939 | ||||||
| 1940 | No Group Competition Due to World War II | |||||
| 1941 | ||||||
| 1942 | ||||||
| 1943 | ||||||
| 1944 | ||||||
| 1945 | ||||||
| ACT District Rugby League (1946–76) | ||||||
| 1946 | (2) North City |
15 – 5 | 22 September 1946 | Queanbeyan Showground, Queanbeyan | ||
| 1947 | (3) North City |
6 – 3 | 6 September 1947 | |||
| 1948 | (4) North City |
15 – 10 | 28 August 1948 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | ||
| 1949 | (5) North City |
8 – 0 | 2 October 1949 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | L. Lees | |
| 1950 | (6) North City |
10 – 9 | ||||
| 1951 | Causeway Rovers |
10 – 9 | ||||
| 1952 | Captains Flat Redmen |
11 – 10 | 21 September 1952 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | ||
| 1953 | (7) North City |
21 – 2 | 30 August 1953 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | K. Gibb | |
| 1954 | No Second Division Competition | |||||
| 1955 | ||||||
| 1956 | ||||||
| 1957 | ||||||
| 1958 | ||||||
| 1959 | ||||||
| 1960 | ||||||
| 1961 | ||||||
| 1962 | ||||||
| 1963 | ||||||
| 1964 | Harman |
20 – 15 | 23 August 1964 | Queanbeyan Showground, Queanbeyan | ||
| 1965 | Royal Australian Air Force |
11 – 3 | ||||
| 1966 | Bungendore Tigers |
9 – 7 | 4 September 1966 | Queanbeyan Showground, Queanbeyan | ||
| 1967 | Queanbeyan Kangaroos |
11 – 9 | 27 August 1967 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | ||
| 1968 | (2) Captains Flat Redmen |
4 – 3 | 25 August 1968 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | ||
| 1969 | Woden Valley Rams |
30 – 4 | 23 August 1969 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | ||
| 1970 | (3) Captains Flat Redmen |
12 – 7 | 30 August 1970 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | ||
| 1971 | (4) Captains Flat Redmen |
25 – 8 | 5 September 1971 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | L. Petherbridge | |
| 1972 | North Canberra Bears |
39 – 16 | 10 September 1972 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | B. Chapman | |
| 1973 | West Canberra Magpies |
25 – 6 | 9 September 1973 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | ||
| 1974 | (2) Bungendore Tigers |
5 – 3 | 8 September 1974 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | A. Laird | |
| 1975 | Harman Sailors |
13 – 4 | 14 September 1975 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | ||
| 1976 | Canberra Camels |
12 – 7 | 29 August 1976 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | ||
| Group 19 Second Division (1977–79) | ||||||
| 1977 | (2) Canberra Camels |
7 – 5 | 4 September 1977 | Manuka Oval, Canberra | ||
| 1978 | (5) Captains Flat Redmen |
16 – 3 | 3 September 1978 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | ||
| 1979 | (6) Captains Flat Redmen |
21 – 7 | 23 September 1979 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | J. Ellis | |
| ACT Rugby League Second Division (1980–85) | ||||||
| 1980 | (3) Canberra Camels |
15 – 10 | 27 September 1980 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | N. Wardle | |
| 1981 | (7) Captains Flat Redmen |
15 – 5 | 6 September 1981 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | J. Ellis | |
| 1982 | Lakes United Sharks |
18 – 5 | 19 September 1982 | Workers Arena, Goulburn | R. Cambridge | |
| 1983 | Weston Creek Rabbitohs |
18 – 6 | 18 September 1983 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | R. Lloyd | |
| 1984 | (2) Harman Super Sailors |
28 – 8 | 16 September 1984 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | D. Sparks | |
| 1985 | (4) Ambassador Camels |
38 – 6 | 8 September 1985 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | D. Sparks | |
| Canberra Cup (1986–98) | ||||||
| 1986 | Yass United Magpies |
13 – 6 | 21 September 1986 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | A. Thompson | |
| 1987 | Gunning Kangaroos |
10 – 6 | 30 August 1987 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | G. Jones | |
| 1988 | Valley Statesmen |
7 – 2 | 28 August 1988 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | G. Jones | |
| 1989 | Queanbeyan RSL Diggers |
35 – 2 | 17 September 1989 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | N. Maher | |
| 1990 | (2) Yass United Magpies |
26 – 18 | 15 September 1990 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | G. Jones | |
| 1991 | Bogong Warriors |
34 – 16 | 14 September 1991 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | A. Thompson | |
| 1992 | Valley Dragons |
24 – 20 | 13 September 1992 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | A. Thompson | |
| 1993 | (2) Jerrabomberra Diggers |
28 – 8 | 12 September 1993 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | R. Cranston | |
| 1994 | Crookwell Green Devils |
20 – 12 | 27 August 1994 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | J. Elliott | |
| East Canberra Tigers |
15 – 8 | 27 August 1994 | Northbourne Oval, Canberra | B. Cummins | ||
| 1995 | Sails Pirates |
6 – 4 | 2 September 1995 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | B. Cummins | |
| 1996 | (3) Harman Sailors |
14 – 12 | R. Gallacher | |||
| 1997 | (2) Valley Statesmen |
20 – 16 | 30 August 1997 | Boomanulla Oval, Canberra | B. Cobb | |
| 1998 | (3) Bungendore Tigers |
30 – 6 | G. Pfeiffer | |||
| George Tooke Shield (1995–Present) | ||||||
| 1995 | (3) Yass United Magpies |
15 – 4 | 2 September 1995 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | R. Cranston | |
| 1996 | Goulburn Exchange Rabbitohs |
16 – 6 | R. Cranston | |||
| 1997 | (4) Yass United Magpies |
32 – 12 | 30 August 1997 | Boomanulla Oval, Canberra | G. Pfeiffer | |
| 1998 | (5) Yass United Magpies |
30 – 8 | B. Bolton | |||
| 1999 | (4) Bungendore Tigers |
17 – 16 | 12 September 1999 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | B. Bolton | |
| 2000 | South Tuggeranong Knights |
20 – 12 | I. Freeman | |||
| 2001 | (5) Bungendore Tigers |
26 – 14 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | R. Gallacher | ||
| 2002 | Cooma United Stallions |
18 – 16 | 15 September 2002 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | R. Gallacher | |
| 2003 | (2) Cooma United Stallions |
16 – 14 | 31 August 2003 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | D. Feenan | |
| 2004 | University Scholars |
28 – 8 | 29 August 2004 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | D. Feenan | |
| 2005 | (2) Crookwell Green Devils |
34 – 22 | 28 August 2005 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | S. Johnson | |
| 2006 | (3) Crookwell Green Devils |
14 – 8 | 3 September 2006 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | R. Moore | |
| 2007 | Tuggeranong Valley Bushrangers (C) |
17 – 14 | 9 September 2007 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | R. Moore | |
| 2008 | (6) Bungendore Tigers |
23 – 14 | 28 September 2008 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | M. Dagwell | |
| 2009 | Harden-Murrumburrah Hawks |
17 – 14 | 27 September 2009 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | J. Tennent | |
| 2010 | Binalong Brahmans |
25 – 12 | 19 September 2010 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | J. West | |
| 2011 | (7) Bungendore Tigers |
28 – 22 | 11 September 2011 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | M. Forster | |
| 2012 | Hall Hornets |
34 – 12 | 9 September 2012 | Raiders Belconnen, Canberra | T. Flynn | |
| 2013 | (2) Binalong Brahmans |
32 – 6 | 31 August 2013 | Binalong Recreation Ground, Binalong | M. Jones | |
| 2014 | (3) Binalong Brahmans |
30 – 4 | 30 August 2014 | Binalong Recreation Ground, Binalong | R. Moore | |
| 2015 | (8) Bungendore Tigers |
28 – 12 | 29 August 2015 | Mick Sherd Oval, Bungendore | H. Fallah | |
| 2016 | (2) North Canberra Bears |
17 – 12 | 10 September 2016 | McLean Oval, Harden | H. Fallah | |
| 2017 | (2) Harden-Murrumburrah Hawks |
24 – 20 | 9 September 2017 | Crookwell Memorial Oval, Crookwell | T. Flynn | |
| 2018 | (4) Crookwell Green Devils |
22 – 16 | 8 September 2018 | Crookwell Memorial Oval, Crookwell | G. Widdowson | |
| 2019 | (3) North Canberra Bears |
24 – 16 | 14 September 2019 | Jamison Oval, Canberra | G. Widdowson | |
| 2020 | Gordon Highlanders |
24 – 10 | 26 September 2020 | Mick Sherd Oval, Bungendore | L. Barrow | |
| 2021 | Competition Suspended Due to Covid-19 | |||||
| 2022 | (5) Crookwell Green Devils |
14 – 10 | 3 September 2022 | Mick Sherd Oval, Bungendore | D. Charman | |
| 2023 | Boorowa Rovers |
22 – 8 | 9 September 2023 | Crookwell Memorial Oval, Crookwell | D. Charman | |
| 2024 | (9) Bungendore Tigers |
30 – 10 | 31 August 2024 | Mick Sherd Oval, Bungendore | H. Fallah | |
| 2025 | (10) Bungendore Tigers |
18 – 16 | 20 September 2025 | Mick Sherd Oval, Bungendore | L. Barrow | |
Team performance
[edit]Second Division Under 18/19s Grand Finals
[edit]| Year | Premiers | Score | Runners-up | Match Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Venue | Referee | ||||
| George Tooke Shield Under 18s (1995–96) | ||||||
| 1995 | East Canberra Tigers (U18s) |
30 – 6 | 2 September 1995 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | B. Northey | |
| 1996 | Goulburn Exchange Rabbitohs (U18s) |
22 – 0 | M. Cutler | |||
| 1997 | No Second Division Under 18s Competition | |||||
| 1998 | ||||||
| 1999 | ||||||
| 2000 | ||||||
| 2001 | ||||||
| 2002 | ||||||
| 2003 | ||||||
| 2004 | ||||||
| 2005 | ||||||
| 2006 | ||||||
| 2007 | ||||||
| 2008 | ||||||
| 2009 | ||||||
| 2010 | ||||||
| Canberra Raiders Cup Under 18s Division 2 (2011–15) | ||||||
| 2011 | Queanbeyan Kangaroos (U18s B) |
32 – 26 | 11 September 2011 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | A. Williams | |
| 2012 | Bungendore Tigers (U18s) |
28 – 12 | 23 September 2012 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | J. West | |
| 2013 | Gungahlin Bulls (U18s B) |
24 – 16 | 1 September 2013 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | L. Barrow | |
| 2014 | Tuggeranong Valley Bushrangers (U18s B) |
30 – 6 | 7 September 2014 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | J. Gould | |
| 2015 | (2) Gungahlin Bulls |
20 – 14 | 6 September 2015 | Seiffert Oval, Queanbeyan | L. Barrow | |
| George Tooke Shield Youth League (2016–18) | ||||||
| 2016 | (2) Tuggeranong Valley Bushrangers (U18s B) |
14 – 4 | 10 September 2016 | McLean Oval, Harden | J. Gould | |
| 2017 | Harden-Murrumburrah Hawks (U18s) |
36 – 0 | 9 September 2017 | Crookwell Memorial Oval, Crookwell | L. Barrow | |
| 2018 | Yass United Magpies |
10 – 2 | 8 September 2018 | Crookwell Memorial Oval, Crookwell | J. Wharehinga | |
| Canberra Raiders Cup Under 19s Division 2 (2019–Present) | ||||||
| 2019 | (3) Tuggeranong Valley Bushrangers (U19s) |
15 – 12 | 14 September 2019 | Jamison Oval, Canberra | C. Davis | |
| 2020 | No Competition Due to COVID-19 | |||||
| 2021 | No Second Division Under 19s Competition | |||||
| 2022 | Woden Valley Rams (U19s) |
34 – 14 | 3 September 2022 | Mick Sherd Oval, Bungendore | J. Black | |
| 2023 | No Second Division Under 19s Competition | |||||
Team performance
[edit]Second Division (George Tooke Shield) Ladies League Tag
[edit]| Year | Premiers | Score | Runners-up | Match Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Venue | Referee | ||||
| George Tooke Shield Touch Premiership (2014) | ||||||
| 2014 | Binalong Jersey Girls (T) |
7 – 2 | 30 August 2014 | Binalong Recreation Ground, Binalong | ||
| George Tooke Shield Ladies League Tag (2015–Present) | ||||||
| 2015 | Bungendore Tigerettes (LLT) |
10 – 8 | 29 August 2015 | Mick Sherd Oval, Bungendore | A. O'Brien | |
| 2016 | Harden-Murrumburrah Hawkettes (LLT) |
7 – 6 | 10 September 2016 | McLean Oval, Harden | A. O'Brien | |
| 2017 | (2) Bungendore Tigerettes (LLT) |
28 – 16 | 9 September 2017 | Crookwell Memorial Oval, Crookwell | A. O'Brien | |
| 2018 | (2) Harden-Murrumburrah Hawkettes (LLT) |
14 – 10 | 8 September 2018 | Crookwell Memorial Oval, Crookwell | J. Black | |
| 2019 | (3) Harden-Murrumburrah Hawkettes (LLT) |
34 – 6 | 14 September 2019 | Jamison Oval, Canberra | A. Richardson | |
| 2020 | Burrangong Bears (LLT) |
20 – 14 | 26 September 2020 | Mick Sherd Oval, Bungendore | A. Richardson | |
| 2021 | Competition Suspended Due to Covid-19 | |||||
| 2022 | (4) Harden-Murrumburrah Hawkettes (LLT) |
28 – 2 | 3 September 2022 | Mick Sherd Oval, Bungendore | G. Doherty | |
| 2023 | (5) Harden-Murrumburrah Hawkettes (LLT) |
10 – 0 | 9 September 2023 | Crookwell Memorial Oval, Crookwell | A. Batten | |
| 2024 | (6) Harden-Murrumburrah Hawkettes (LLT) |
10 – 6 | 31 August 2024 | Mick Sherd Oval, Bungendore | D. McKenzie | |
| 2025 | (7) Harden-Murrumburrah Hawkettes (LLT) |
20 – 18 | 20 September 2025 | Mick Sherd Oval, Bungendore | R. Keen | |
Team performance
[edit]Second Division Women's Tackle
[edit]| Year | Premiers | Score | Runners-up | Match Information | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Venue | Referee | ||||
| Katrina Fanning Cup (2022–Present) | ||||||
| 2022 | Harden-Murrumburrah Worhawks (W) |
10 – 4 | 3 September 2022 | Mick Sherd Oval, Bungendore | M. Bayley | |
| 2023 | Queanbeyan United Blues (W) |
32 – 14 | 9 September 2023 | Crookwell Memorial Oval, Crookwell | J. Severs | |
Team performance
[edit]| Team | Winners | Runners-up | Years won | Years runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| 1 | 0 | 2023 | – | |
| 0 | 1 | – | 2022 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Watch George Tooke Shield matches LIVE on BarTV Sports!".
- ^ "Association: Canberra Region Rugby League". www.playrugbyleague.com. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
- ^ Perry, Ethan (2022-06-10). "Why George Tooke Shield is 'more than just a pub comp'". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
