Young rugby league fans could have posters of their Canberra Raiders NRLW idols on their walls in 2023. A new chapter in the club's history is under way, with it committing to a 2023 NRLW bid and growing the pathway to the top by increasing the Katrina Fanning Shield competition from seven to nine teams in 2022. Katrina Fanning herself dreamed of donning a lime green jersey, and in two years it could become a reality for the next generation. "A lot of people don't understand the history of women's rugby league in Canberra. In fact, the Jillaroos [and] national championships all started out of here," she said.
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Topic: 'I get goosebumps thinking about it': Canberra locks in new pathway to NRLW
