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 07/07/2025

Gungahlin Eagles Premier 15s 41 def. Canberra Royals Premier 15s 20BentSpoke Premier 15s - Round 11Phillip Oval - Saturday, July 5, 2025By Canberra Royals The Canberra Royals Women's Premier 15s side suffered a disappointing 41-20 defeat to Gungahlin Eagles at Phillip Oval on Saturday afternoon, despite showing moments of quality throughout the encounter. While the final scoreline was not what the home supporters were hoping for, there were positive individual performances and passages of play that demonstrated the continued development within the squad. The Royals opened the scoring through centre Ainsley Scrivener, who crossed for the first of her two...

Canberra Royals 07/05/2025

Canberra Royals Premier 15s 12 def. by Uni-Norths Owls Premier 15s 13BentSpoke Premier 15s - Round 3Boomanulla Enclosed Oval 1 - Saturday, May 3, 2025By Sports Desk The Canberra Royals women have suffered their first defeat of the 2025 BentSpoke Premier 15s season, falling 13-12 to Uni-Norths Owls in a nail-biting contest at Boomanulla Oval on Saturday morning. In a match where momentum shifted throughout, the Royals were ultimately undone by a solitary point despite a brilliant double from centre Biola Dawa, as the Owls demonstrated their premiership credentials with a composed performance away from home. After dominating their opening...