Pedro Rolando

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 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...

Canberra Royals 03/07/2024

A perfect day for rugby unfolded this week and we were hoping to continue our winning form, but it was simply not to be. Vikings were too strong this round and we’ll need to make adjustments in response. For the first time this season all facets of our set piece were under pressure, which meant we also had to work harder in other aspects of the game to keep touch with our opposition. With a lopsided penalty count tipped their way Vikings had too many chances in our half and having put their nose in front, were able to maintain their...

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...