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 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...

ACT Rugby 28/08/2024

A very stop start affair this week with officials regulating high tackles and the breakdown mercilessly. Throughout the first half of the match Royals weathered penalty after penalty that had them on the back foot and behind on the scoreboard. A half time chat and reminder that the capability to make the required adjustments was within this group seemed to find its mark and Royals played with intent and focus for the remainder of the match, providing only minimal opportunities for Wests to get their hands on the ball. As the full time whistle blew Royals were ahead by 38-29 and...