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 01/08/2024

We all owe Jim Taylor a round of sincere thanks for booking us in with the Bureau of Meteorology for superb weather to celebrate 75 Years of Royals Rugby. On a very special day for the club our boys took to the field looking a treat in their old school cotton jerseys, having been primed and prepared by a pre-game chat from John Ross. We were expecting Uni to put in a strong showing this round after getting up over the Eagles last round, and through the first half that’s exactly what we got. Following several back to back penalties, Royals...

Canberra Royals 18/07/2024

An absolute game of contrasts this round with Royals struggling to get and maintain possession of the pill through the first half, while the Eagles racked up points with almost every visit to the southern end of the field. And in all fairness Nicholls enclosed ovals were somewhat of a hostile environment for the blue baggers, with the Eagles faithful entrenched at the Royals defensive end enjoying a few coldies for their Old Boys round and in good voice. The Eagles players were feeding on the atmosphere, playing good footy and in the Royals faces at every opportunity and with...