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...

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 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...

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...