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 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 11/06/2024

This article is republished with permission from ACT Rugby. Australia U20 head coach Nathan Grey has named six fresh faces in his 30-man squad to contest the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in South Africa.Australia face Georgia, Ireland and Italy in Pool B and Grey hasn't shied away from sweeping changes in a bid to improve last year's fifth-placed finish in Cape Town.Watch Australia U20 in action during the U20 World Championships LIVE and exclusive on Stan Sport.ACT's Kadin Pritchard (outside back) and Dan Nelson (scrumhalf) have been brought in alongside NSW trio Oniti Finau (hooker), Joe Dillon (flyhalf) and Archie...