Canberra Royals 04/08/2025

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...

Canberra Royals 28/07/2025

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...

Canberra Royals 28/07/2025

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...

Canberra Royals 21/07/2025

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...

Canberra Royals 07/07/2025

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...