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 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...