Off-Field News
Grand Final Saturday, come along and cheer on the boys.
We have 2 teams playing tomorrow 4th grade kicks off ay 9:30am Viking Park no. 2 and then 2nd grade kicking off at 11 :55am on Viking Park no. 1. Join all the other Royals supporters in your Blue kit on the southern end of the ground below the scoreboard in the roped off area, we will have a bar operating for our supporters and food will be available at the canteen being run by our Royals Juniors. From 6:00pm there will be an after-match function to celebrate the year at Murrumbidgee Golf club, all Welcome. Hope to see you...
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Off-Field News
Royals secure three ACT and SNSW Community Rugby Awards.
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...
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Match Reports
Royals’ Promising Season Ends in Disappointment Against Vikings
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....
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Match Reports
Owls Swoop In to Claim Dominant Finals Victory Over Royals
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...
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Royals Maintain Top Spot with Commanding Victory Over Eagles
Canberra Royals 36 defeated Gungahlin Eagles 26 The Canberra Royals reinforced their position at the summit of the Bentspoke John I Dent Cup ladder with a comprehensive 36-26 victory over the Gungahlin Eagles in a match that showcased the gulf in class between the competition leaders and their sixth-placed opponents. The Royals wasted no time in asserting their authority, with Liam Bowron crossing in the 13th minute to get Royals on the scoreboard, but the Royals' attacking prowess proved too strong. Zac Ross extended the lead with a well-taken try in the 25th minute, before Rory Scott added another in...
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Vi-Queens Secure Commanding Victory at Phillip Oval
Match Overview The Tuggeranong Vi-Queens delivered a commanding 50-17 victory over a injury stricken Canberra Royals at Phillip Oval on Saturday morning in the BentSpoke Premier 15s. The a less then comprehensive performance from the visitors highlighted by the fact they played the whole game against a 13 player team fielded by Royals. Playing in front of their home supporters, the Royals faced a stern test against one of the competition's form teams. The Vi-Queens' dominant display demonstrated the quality required to compete at the highest level of women's rugby in the ACT. Tactical Analysis The visitors demonstrated superior game...
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Heffernan Double Powers Royals to Dominant Derby Victory
Canberra Royals 31 def. Tuggeranong Vikings 12BentSpoke John I Dent Cup - Round 15Phillip Oval - Saturday, July 26, 2025By Canberra Royals Match Overview The Canberra Royals have delivered their most emphatic performance of the 2025 BentSpoke John I Dent Cup season, dismantling cross-town rivals Tuggeranong Vikings 31-12 at Phillip Oval in a Round 15 encounter that showcased the depth and attacking prowess that has defined their campaign. This comprehensive victory represents a significant bounce-back from last week's narrow defeat to Western District Lions, with the Royals producing seven tries to two in a display that will have sent a...
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Match Reports
Royals Fall Short in Thrilling Encounter
Western District Lions 34 def. Canberra Royals 22BentSpoke John I Dent Cup - Round 12Jamison Oval - Saturday, July 12, 2025By Canberra Royals The Canberra Royals have suffered a disappointing 34-22 defeat to Western District Lions at Jamison Oval on Saturday afternoon, falling short in what proved to be an entertaining encounter between two well-matched sides. Despite the result not going their way, the Royals showed character and determination throughout the 80 minutes, with individual moments of quality highlighting the continued development within the squad. The visitors opened the scoring through a penalty goal from fullback Chace Oates, establishing early...
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Royals Secure Hard-Fought Victory in Thrilling Encounter
Canberra Royals 34 def. Opposition 24BentSpoke John I Dent Cup - Round 11Phillip Oval - Saturday, July 5, 2025 The Canberra Royals have claimed a thrilling 34-24 victory at Phillip Oval on Saturday afternoon in a match that showcased the competitive nature of this season's BentSpoke John I Dent Cup and demonstrated the team's ability to perform under pressure. In what developed into an entertaining encounter between two well-matched sides, the Royals showed character and composure to secure a crucial victory that strengthens their position heading into the business end of the season. The visitors opened the scoring with centre...
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