Canberra Royals 04/08/2025

Canberra Royals 36 defeated Gungahlin Eagles 26 The Canberra Royals reinforced their position at the summit of the Bentspoke John I Dent Cup ladder with a comprehensive 36-26 victory over the Gungahlin Eagles in a match that showcased the gulf in class between the competition leaders and their sixth-placed opponents. The Royals wasted no time in asserting their authority, with Liam Bowron crossing in the 13th minute to get Royals on the scoreboard, but the Royals' attacking prowess proved too strong. Zac Ross extended the lead with a well-taken try in the 25th minute, before Rory Scott added another in...

Canberra Royals 21/07/2025

Western District Lions 34 def. Canberra Royals 22BentSpoke John I Dent Cup - Round 12Jamison Oval - Saturday, July 12, 2025By Canberra Royals The Canberra Royals have suffered a disappointing 34-22 defeat to Western District Lions at Jamison Oval on Saturday afternoon, falling short in what proved to be an entertaining encounter between two well-matched sides. Despite the result not going their way, the Royals showed character and determination throughout the 80 minutes, with individual moments of quality highlighting the continued development within the squad. The visitors opened the scoring through a penalty goal from fullback Chace Oates, establishing early...

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 07/05/2025

Canberra Royals 1st Grade 32 def. Uni-Norths Owls 1st Grade 26BentSpoke John I Dent Cup - Round 3Boomanulla Enclosed Oval 1 - Saturday, May 3, 2025 Canberra Royals have maintained their perfect start to the 2025 BentSpoke John I Dent Cup season, surviving a spirited second-half comeback to secure a hard-fought 32-26 victory over Uni-Norths Owls at Boomanulla Oval on Saturday. The six-point triumph keeps the Royals unbeaten after three rounds and establishes them as the early pace-setters in this season's competition, though the Owls proved they remain genuine contenders despite finishing on the wrong side of the ledger. In...

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...