Darren Goodwin 27/08/2025

Anderson Trophy for Sportsmanship - Ainsley Scrivener Ainsley Scrivener is the embodiment of sportsmanship, both on and off the field. Known across the ACT & SNSW rugby community as a hard and fearless player, she balances this with kindness, respect, and generosity of spirit that sets her apart. Ainsley leads by example as a member of the Canberra Royals’ senior leadership group and as team captain. She consistently receives praise and positive feedback from referees, opposition teams, and fellow players, who recognise her fairness, composure, and integrity in every match. Her reputation extends beyond her own club, with her approach...

Canberra Royals 25/08/2025

Royals' Promising Season Ends in Disappointment Against Vikings The Canberra Royals' 2025 season came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday, as they fell 39-29 to the Tuggeranong Vikings in the Preliminary Final of the BentSpoke John I Dent Cup. The defeat denied the Royals a chance to defend their 2024 premiership in the Grand Final, leaving the team and their loyal supporters feeling both disappointed and proud after a strong regular season campaign. The Royals, who finished the regular season in top spot with a 10-3 record, had been considered the favorites heading into the clash with their cross-town rivals....

Canberra Royals 19/08/2025

The Canberra Royals' hopes of reaching consecutive Grand Finals were crushed on Saturday, falling 59-19 to the Uni-Norths Owls in a comprehensive Semi-Final defeat at Viking Park in the BentSpoke John I Dent Cup. The Owls dominated proceedings from the opening whistle, with a penalty try setting the tone before Siave Seti crossed twice in the opening 10 minutes to establish an early stranglehold on the match. Samuel Toa was clinical with the boot, converting six of the Owls' nine tries throughout the afternoon. The Royals managed to respond through Samuel Heffernan in the 20th minute, with Chace Oates adding...