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 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...

Canberra Royals 30/06/2025

Uni-Norths Owls 36 def. Canberra Royals 31BentSpoke John I Dent Cup - Round 9Greenway Enclosed Oval - Saturday, June 21, 2025 The Canberra Royals have suffered a frustrating 36-31 defeat to Uni-Norths Owls at Greenway Oval on Saturday afternoon, surrendering a commanding first-half lead in what will be remembered as one of the most dramatic comebacks of the 2025 season. Despite establishing a 31-0 halftime advantage, the Royals were unable to maintain their intensity in the second half as the home side mounted an extraordinary fightback to claim a stunning victory. The visitors began in perfect fashion with fullback Chace...

Canberra Royals 23/06/2025

Canberra Royals 35 def. Opposition 24BentSpoke John I Dent Cup - Round 8Phillip Oval - Saturday, June 14, 2025By Canberra Royals The Canberra Royals delivered an entertaining performance for Women in Rugby Day at Phillip Oval on Saturday afternoon, claiming a hard-fought 35-24 victory in a match that showcased the attacking quality of both sides. In what developed into a classic encounter, the Royals demonstrated their ability to score points while showing the resilience needed to withstand a determined opposition fightback in the second half. The home side established early dominance with centre Liam Bowron opening the scoring, with fullback...

Canberra Royals 20/05/2025

Queanbeyan Whites 1st Grade 27 def. Canberra Royals 1st Grade 19BentSpoke John I Dent Cup - Round 5Campese Oval - Saturday, May 17, 2025 The Canberra Royals 1st Grade side have suffered their first defeat of the 2025 campaign, falling 27-19 to a determined Queanbeyan Whites outfit at Campese Oval on Saturday afternoon. Despite a strong start that saw the Royals race to an early lead, the home side's clinical second-half performance ultimately proved the difference in this traditional cross-border rivalry fixture. The visitors began in perfect fashion with scrumhalf Daniel Nelson crossing for the opening try in the early...

Canberra Royals 07/05/2025

Canberra Royals 1st Grade 32 def. Uni-Norths Owls 1st Grade 26BentSpoke John I Dent Cup - Round 3Boomanulla Enclosed Oval 1 - Saturday, May 3, 2025 Canberra Royals have maintained their perfect start to the 2025 BentSpoke John I Dent Cup season, surviving a spirited second-half comeback to secure a hard-fought 32-26 victory over Uni-Norths Owls at Boomanulla Oval on Saturday. The six-point triumph keeps the Royals unbeaten after three rounds and establishes them as the early pace-setters in this season's competition, though the Owls proved they remain genuine contenders despite finishing on the wrong side of the ledger. In...

Canberra Royals 14/04/2025

Royals vs Vikings Shield Stays Blue: Royals Outmuscle Vikings in Season Opener The Bob Hitchcock Territory Shield remains in the hands of the Royals after a commanding 38–24 win over the Tuggeranong Vikings in Round 1 of the John I Dent Cup. In a six-try spectacle at Viking Park, a new-look Royals outfit announced their 2025 intentions with authority, delivering a powerful statement under new head coach Joe Kolo.The defending champions exploded out of the gates with a dominant first 30 minutes, showcasing precision at the set piece and physicality across the park. Lineout supremacy proved a key advantage, with...

Canberra Royals 27/06/2024

Looking back at how this match played out it would be very easy to only focus on the final moments where Wests had the opportunity to steal the win with a late penalty goal. But the reality is Royals seemed the stronger of the two sides, and aside from a couple of lapses in discipline, seemed completely comfortable dealing with the down and dirty physical style of rugby Wests play. Pedro Rolando was masterful for Royals leading the pack around the park and taking full advantage of opportunities to slot points from the tee whenever they were on offer. James Bundy...

Canberra Royals 29/05/2024

A week in rugby can make a significant difference with the feeling around our squad markedly different to the previous round. This week, there was a real sense of purpose and excitement that extended beyond the starting 15 to our bench and seemed to be picked up by our supporters. And it showed in the final score line with Royals taking a convincing 38-29 victory. Charlie Cartwright seems to be relishing his role at number 2 playing alongside Harry Vella and James Bundy by taking the opportunities offered and crossing the try line twice this week. Indeed the platform for this...

Canberra Royals 15/05/2024

Those truly wet rugby games always tend to hold a place in the memory, and how favourably they’re recalled is always dependent on the result. Unfortunately for Royals this week, a one point loss had most of the boys coming from the park with their head down and wishing they could put this game well behind them. A close result is a fair representation of the performance in tough conditions from both teams and in the end discipline was the deciding factor. Despite the challenges with handling, Royals had multiple passages of play through which they were able to put the...