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 15/01/2025

Written by Nathan Williamson on Jan 15, 2025 03:45 PM, courtesy of rugby.com.au Source article.Brumbies prop Blake Schoupp is gunning for the loosehead prop position. Photo: Getty Images ACT Brumbies prop Blake Schoupp understands the importance of a strong 2025 if he is to achieve his long-term goal of owning the loosehead prop position in Canberra. The 26-year-old is coming off an injury-impacted 2024 season that saw him limited to just seven appearances for the Brumbies. Watch every game of Super Rugby Pacific live, exclusive and on-demand on Stan Sport. A shoulder injury was the root of Schoupp's problems, picking...

Canberra Royals 29/05/2024

A week in rugby can make a significant difference with the feeling around our squad markedly different to the previous round. This week, there was a real sense of purpose and excitement that extended beyond the starting 15 to our bench and seemed to be picked up by our supporters. And it showed in the final score line with Royals taking a convincing 38-29 victory. Charlie Cartwright seems to be relishing his role at number 2 playing alongside Harry Vella and James Bundy by taking the opportunities offered and crossing the try line twice this week. Indeed the platform for this...

ACT Rugby 04/05/2024

This article is republished with permission from ACT Rugby. The Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies have named their side to tackle the Fijian Drua this Saturday evening at GIO Stadium, kicking off at 7:35PM AEST.After defeating Super Rugby Pacific ladder leaders the Hurricanes 27-19 last weekend, the Brumbies look forward to hosting another home fixture in the Capital.Canberra local Connal McInerney has been named to make his first start this season. He will partner James Slipper and Allan Alaalatoa in the front row. Alaalatoa leading the Brumbies line-up onto the paddock this Saturday for the first time after returning from injury last...

Canberra Royals 10/04/2024

John I Dent Cup 2024 Round 1 March report   A first round match up against last years premiers had the pundits backing the Eagles to take the win. But Royals had prepared well through the off season and were able to get out to an early lead and then hold that lead throughout the match, despite Gungahlin having the majority of possession and field position.   Lincoln Smith and Pedro Rolando did the majority of Royals scoring with Linc crossing the chalk twice and Pedro converting opportunities from across the breadth of the field. But this was a true...