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...

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 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 03/06/2025

Canberra Royals 1st Grade 32 def. Queanbeyan Whites 1st Grade 19BentSpoke John I Dent Cup - Round 7Campese Oval - Saturday, May 31, 2025 The Canberra Royals 1st Grade side have delivered their most complete performance of the 2025 season, claiming a thrilling 32-19 victory over Queanbeyan Whites at Campese Oval in a match that showcased the attacking prowess of both sides. After their previous encounter with the Whites resulted in a disappointing loss, the Royals approached this return fixture with renewed determination and clinical execution that overwhelmed their cross-border rivals. The visitors established early dominance with flanker Liam Clews...

Canberra Royals 27/05/2025

Canberra Royals 1st Grade 31 def. Opposition 14BentSpoke John I Dent Cup - Round 6Phillip Oval - Saturday, May 24, 2025 The Canberra Royals 1st Grade side returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion on Saturday afternoon, powering to a comprehensive 31-14 victory at Phillip Oval that showcased the depth and quality within the squad. After last week's disappointing loss to Queanbeyan Whites, the Royals produced a clinical performance that demonstrated their ability to bounce back from setbacks and maintain their position among the competition's leading sides. The home side dominated from the opening whistle, with fullback Kye Oates opening...

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...